News
A First in Satellite Technology: Close Formation
27 August 2010
An important step forward will be taken in the TanDEM-X satellite mission's progress in late September/ early October 2010: the new German radar satellite TanDEM-X will be steered into close formation with its "twin" TerraSAR-X - a true technological first in the history of spaceborne Earth observation.
TerraSAR-X and TanDEM-X Support Emergency Response in Pakistan
17 August 2010
TanDEM-X was on its first emergency response mission in early August: The Center for Satellite Based Crisis Information (ZKI) at the German Aerospace Center (DLR) applied interferometric data sets for accurate instantaneous flood mapping.
First TanDEM-X DEMs Available
22 July 2010
A mere month after the launch of the TanDEM-X satellite and a full week ahead of schedule, scientists of the German Aerospace Center (DLR) have now released first examples of Digital Elevation Models (DEMs) created from data collected by the TerraSAR-X/ TanDEM-X satellite formation.
ESA Interface to TerraSAR-X Ground Segment is Operational
7 July 2010
Earth observation data experts from the European Space Agency (ESA) and its user community can now rely upon a very efficient access to TerraSAR-X radar satellite data. Infoterra GmbH has tailored the TerraSAR-X data deliveries to ESA and its GMES users to the specific requirements of the Agency, minimizing administration effort and complying with ESA-specific procedures.
TanDEM-X Launched Successfully
21 June 2010
The German radar satellite TanDEM-X was successfully launched from Baikonur, Kazachstan, at 04.14 hrs CET on Monday, June 21, 2010. A first contact with a ground station in Troll was established at 04.45 hrs. Together with its "twin" TanDEM-X (in orbit since June 2007) TanDEM-X will spend three years collecting stereo radar data for a global digital elevation model of the Earth's entire landmass. This DEM will feature a relative accuracy of better than 2 meters (10 meter absolute) for a 12 meter grid.
TanDEM-X awaits Lift-Off in Baikonur
8 June 2010
German radar satellite ready for launch on 21 June: Final preparations - Astrium satellite "married" with launch vehicle in Baikonur.
Product Launch of TerraSAR-X ELEVATION DSM: regional digital surface models worldwide
26 May 2010
Infoterra GmbH announced the first element of its TerraSAR-X ELEVATION product suite: Featuring a 10m grid spacing and an absolute height accuracy of up to 5m, the TerraSAR-X ELEVATION DSM (digital surface model) is now operationally available for areas as small as only 500 sqkm, and up to full regional coverage, worldwide.
Processor Update: TerraSAR-X Data Delivery Format includes New Features
12 May 2010
The implementation of a new version of the TerraSAR Multi Mode SAR Processor (TMSP) within the TerraSAR-X Ground Segment results in several changes and improvements // TerraSAR-X quick looks are now delivered as additional colour composite images // Accompanying .kml-files visualise these quick looks in Google Earth™ application
TanDEM-X is Ready for Launch Campaign
28 April 2010
PPP partners announce successful completion of testing // Satellite's launch now scheduled for June 21, 2010 from Baikonur
Minister President of the Federal State of Brandenburg attends Infoterra Symposium
26 April 2010
More than 100 guests from private companies, scientific institutions, administrations and political bodies have attended the Symposium "Satellite Remote Sensing in Brandenburg - Competences and Visions", organized by Infoterra at the Brandenburg "Staatskanzlei" (government building of the Federal State) in Potsdam.
