Colour Infrared (CIR) Aerial Imagery
See beyond the visible spectrum with high-resolution multi-spectral data. All Getmapping aerial data is captured in 4-band RGBI format, ensuring CIR and RGB layers align perfectly for accurate analysis. CIR is available at 12.5cm nationwide and 5cm in urban areas via our CityView dataset.
Unlocking Hidden Insights with Colour Infrared Technology
Getmapping’s 12.5cm Colour Infrared (CIR) imagery captures near-infrared, red, and green wavelengths, revealing patterns and features invisible to standard aerial photography. This data is essential for understanding vegetation health, land cover, and environmental change.
Advantages of Colour Infrared Aerial Imagery
- Vegetation Insight: Highlight vegetation and land cover patterns for environmental and agricultural insight.
- Non-Invasive Analysis: Gather critical data without physical contact, preserving the integrity of the surveyed area.
- Comprehensive Coverage: Survey large areas quickly and efficiently, providing a broad overview of the target region.
- Data Integration: Combine CIR imagery with other datasets for multi-layered analysis in GIS platforms.
- Environmental Monitoring: Track changes in vegetation, wetlands, and habitat conditions over time.
Our Colour Infrared Imagery Services
At Getmapping, our false colour aerial imagery displays the reflected electromagnetic waves from objects, allowing easy differentiation between vegetative and non-vegetative surfaces. It is captured simultaneously with our vertical true-colour aerial imagery and widely used for environmental and agricultural analysis.
Whether you’re monitoring environmental changes, assessing infrastructure, or planning urban developments, our colour infrared imagery provides the insights necessary for informed decision-making.
Example Applications of Infrared Aerial Imagery
- Vegetation Analysis: Identify crop stress, plant health, and land degradation using NDVI and other spectral indices.
- Environmental Monitoring: Track wetland conditions, biodiversity, and habitat changes using near-infrared reflectance.
- Urban Planning: Map green spaces and impervious surfaces.
- Forestry and Agriculture: Monitor forest vitality, detect disease outbreaks, and optimise irrigation.
What’s Possible with Better Data
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