Emergencies, whether they are due to natural disasters (hurricanes etc.) or simply unforeseen events, frequently require a very rapid response by emergency crews to save lives and property.  The DSS RapidOrtho™ system is a complete ready-to-use medium-format digital aerial imaging solution for emergency first responders and military operations that include the fusion of a 39 megapixel aerial camera, a flight management system, a GNSS-Aided INS Direct Georeferencing system and full suite of processing software.  Rugged and lighweight for use in the most adverse conditions, DSS RapidOrtho is purpose built for the airborne environment.  

The Applanix DSS™ RapidOrtho™ is a complete airborne digital imaging system first responders can rely on to collect and produce required imagery and data fast.  See our case studies.

The Client:

Leading Edge Geomatics (LEG) is a privately owned company offering full-range photogrammetric missions, aircraft for special mission flights and GIS consultancy.  The necessity for high resolution geospatial data with a greater accuracy continues to grow within the commercial industry and governmental agencies.  LEG provides this necessary data with unprecedented accuracies, a rapid turn around time and competitive market pricing.

The Client:  
NOAA (The National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration) is a U.S. federal agency focused on the condition of the oceans and the atmosphere.  NOAA is also currently engaged in a cross-cutting program to build and sustain an ability to respond effectively to emergency events.    This includes acquiring remotely sensed data to support the agency’s homeland security and emergency response mandates.  Data is collected and disseminated to facilitate support efforts such as: