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Environmental

Geoimage has been pivotal in environmental assessments, monitoring, and compliance for over 35 years. With a diverse client base spanning government and private sectors, we excel in addressing a wide range of challenges. From monitoring tree clearing and analysing floodplains to animal counting and carbon capture, Geoimage brings invaluable expertise and experience to any project.

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Enabling informed support

By providing accurate and up-to-date geospatial information, Geoimage's services contribute to informed decision-making, policy formulation, and environmental conservation efforts.

Leveraging NDVI for vegetation health

The Normalised Difference Vegetation Index (NDVI) is a widely used technique, measuring the health and density of land through visible and near-infrared (NIR) reflectance differences in vegetation.

Geoimage harnesses NDVI data to evaluate vegetation health, track growth changes, and monitor ecosystem dynamics. By providing a comprehensive overview of vegetation vitality, Geoimage empowers agencies with crucial insights for informed decisions on conservation, land management, and restoration strategies. These precise insights enable proactive prioritisation of conservation efforts and effective responses to environmental challenges.

Enhancing conservation efforts with geospatial solutions

Geoimage can offer solutions to environmental agencies engaged in conservation initiatives by leveraging high-resolution satellite imagery and remote sensing technology, to aid in habitat monitoring, species distribution tracking, and protected area management.

The data provided enables evidence-based decision-making, supports policy formulation, and fosters collaboration among stakeholders. With its visual impact, Geoimage's solutions also aids in environmental education and outreach, raising public awareness about the importance of conservation, while helping agencies adapt to climate change and ensure the sustainability of ecosystems and species.

Sedimentary Deposits conservation reserve in WA

Fire Scars Mapping and Bushfire Response Using Satellite Imagery

Geoimage offers support to government agencies and businesses before and after bushfire events by providing high resolution satellite imagery and geospatial services that enable effective data for fire monitoring, impact assessment, and recovery planning.

By leveraging advanced remote sensing techniques, including Digital Elevation Models to assess potential fire paths and Shortwave Infrared (SWIR) and multispectral imaging, Geoimage captures critical data beyond the visible spectrum. This enables precise identification of burn severity, accurate delineation of fire-affected zones, and effective monitoring of post-fire changes in vegetation health and soil conditions.

High-resolution satellite image showing fire scars from NSW bushfires in Australia during 2019-2020

Satellite imagery highlighting fire-affected areas using Shortwave Infrared (SWIR) analysis for accurate burn severity mapping

Satellite imagery of the same area without SWIR analysis

Advanced Geospatial Tools for Bushfire Analysis and Recovery

Imagery services offered by Geoimage that may assist with bushfire monitoring and aftermath include:

Vegetation Classification
Fire Scar Mapping
Vegetation Health and Fire Load Analysis (Mitigation, Prevention)
Digital Elevation Models (DEMs)
Shortwave Infrared (SWIR)
Geospatial Image Preparation (orthorectification, pan sharpening, delighting, haze removal and calibration)
Analysis Ready Data
Delivery options in WMS, GIS formats and Online Dashboards.

Unsure what is the right satellite sensor for your needs?

With a vast network of partnerships, Geoimage offers access to a wide range of satellite sensors ideal for fire scar analysis, from ASTER's 6-band configuration archive imagery, suited for scientific research, to WorldView-3’s 8-band system, delivering high-resolution, detailed imagery.

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WorldView-3 Satellite

WorldView-3 is a high-resolution satellite with 16 spectral bands, including visible, near-infrared, and short-wave infrared. Its advanced sensors allow precise detection of fire scars by capturing changes in vegetation health and soil conditions. The satellite’s frequent revisit times enable timely monitoring of fire-affected areas, helping track recovery and assess damage with detailed, accurate imagery.

Fireflies Constellation

The Firefly satellites offer high-resolution hyperspectral imagery with over 150 spectral bands, enabling detailed analysis of fire scars, vegetation health, and burn severity. Their frequent revisit times, up to every four days, provide near real-time monitoring of fire-affected areas. As more satellites join the constellation, future coverage will improve further, enabling daily global monitoring and even more precise fire impact assessment and post-fire recovery tracking.

CASE STUDY

From Space to Silt: Mapping Changes in the Distribution of Mangroves within a Protected Area

The purpose of this study was to map the distribution of two dominant mangrove species, Avicennia marina and Rhizophora stylosa, in a sensitive tidal environment, allowing a local industrial development to monitor any impact operations may have on the the mangrove habitats.

We offer a range of solutions

Our team of experts provides professional and independent advice on the acquisition and use of satellite imagery. Let us assist you in achieving your objectives with our tailored services.