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Digital Imaging
 We presently build our own dual processor, over-clocked imaging computers to handle massive amounts of data and calculations. Our present software has batch processing and automatic terrain correction capabilities. This allows us to set up multiple flight lines or a large amount of images and run processing over night. We average two computers per operator to maximize image production. With our present demand for digital imaging services and our future growth expectations we intend to continue advancing our capabilities.
Image Processing
The automatic batch processing is the key to our softcopy image rectification process. We will have the ability to stage multiple images using analytical control data then execute our volume processing overnight and unmanned. After processing, this data will be checked for accuracy and anomalies before translating into the user defined final format. We presently have the ability to process over 300 images per month, which is more than adequate for most any project.
Remote Sensing
 Among other airborne sensors, ADS40 is available to us for producing true 6”, 12 bit, 4-band multi-spectral data (red, green, blue, and near infrared) with a fast-turn around time, all of which is system corrected, geo-referenced, and radiometrically enhanced. This system is mounted in a plane with airborne GPS to tie in real world coordinates and a gyro-mount for vertical stabilization. With our additional post processing, this data could be rectified to controlled ground data for horizontal accuracy needs and used to create thematic classifications, all of which, of course is GIS ready.
DEM Collection
Cooper Aerial has extensive experience using Softcopy photogrammetry for DEM extraction. Although not yet proven to be adequate as an industry standard for contour generation, softcopy does prove to be a very useful tool for ortho-generation. Softcopy automatic terrain extraction would be the fastest and least expensive way to acquire DEM data. With our custom imaging computers we have processing power that would allow us to set up and execute multiple flight lines and extract miles of DEM data overnight. Every mile of this data is checked and corrected to ensure the data is best depicting ground features. Interactive terrain editing is a crucial step in defining break detail. It is important to note that DEM creation sets the pace for the remaining processing schedule.
Satellite Imagery
 With the remote sensing satellites available to us we can produce products similar to DAIS-1 but also cover wider areas and more bands along the electromagnetic spectrum. LANDSAT 7 Thematic Mapper has 8 bands: 1 Pan (15-meter), 3 visible (30-meter), 3 infrared (30-meter) and 1 Thermal IR (60-meter resolution before sampling) revisiting the same site every 16 days. This provides cost-effective products for mineral exploration, crop forecasting, land-use change detection and other “spectral signature” type thematic classifications. We are among the first companies certified to provide the new IKONOS 1 satellite imagery. This commercial satellite is versatile enough to revisit the same site every 3 days and provide “pan-sharpened” 1-meter resolution, 4-band multi-spectral, digital imagery. Many other satellite systems are available including Synthetic Aperture RADAR, which can be used for subsurface penetration.
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