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Remote Sensing

What is Remote Sensing?

This is a method which eases the whole process of acquisition of data by using satellites, airplanes, drones to capture data on a wide range easily, quickly and accurately. It’s a process that helps in detecting and monitoring the physical characteristics of an area by measuring its reflected and emitted radiation at a distance (typically from satellite or aircraft). Special cameras collect remotely sensed images.

M&A provides and generates map data and location based information with either Raster formats or Vector formats options. We specialize in capturing natural and manmade features for comprehensive GIS solutions or for individual projects. Our techniques and detailed project management assure consistent results and accurate deliverables. These are all the planimetric features in a 3D environment, maintaining X.Y and Z values for each individual point, line and polygon.
Development and Utilization of GIS Capability for Urban & Rural Areas in Counties Including Public and Private Non-enterprise Organization Activity.

There are different types of remote sensing depending on the type of analaysis.

Types of Remote Sensing

  • RADAR

The acronyms RADAR stands for RAdio Detection And Ranging. These are devices that use infra-red-light projection to construct metric data from objects they are scanning. Laser scanners gather plane data using a laser beam pointed at the surface and then convert that data into a point cloud. RADAR is a cone shaped signal fanning out from the source. It uses longer microwave frequencies which have lower resolution but the ability to collect signals with reduced impact from environmental obstructions

  • Laser (LiDAR)

LiDAR is one of the most important tools in the commercial drone industry. LiDAR  is typically a collimated light beam with minimal divergence over long distances from the transmitter, basically LiDAR is a remote sensing technology: sensors that are mounted to drones send a pulse from a laser to collect measurements, which can then be used to create very precise models (including 3D models) and maps of objects and environments.. LIDAR uses lightwave frequencies which have a shorter wavelength enhancing the capability of collecting data with high precision

We are your one stop for Aerial Photography, Satellite Imagery, Elevation Modelling, Image Analysis using UAVs in East, West and Central Africa.

Industries:

  • Satellite imagery interpretation and classification
  • Change detection
  • Forestry mapping
  • Coastal ecosystem management
  • Land cover classification
  • Agricultural mapping
  • Mining and geology mapping
  • Environmental impact assessment mapping
  • Clutter data for wireless telecommunication network planning
  • Watershed management
3D Building Models

We offer a suite of 3D building products for 3d visualization, GIS applications and architectural modeling. Our products are accurate, geo-registered (x,y,z) models provided in formats ready for most 3D application tools. Accurate geo-registered 3D “block-style” building models that provide users with block geometry and elevations.