Planet offers a range of Basemap products, each suited for different applications and use cases. The Global Basemap is best suited for mapping and visual simulation use cases. It is automatically generated annually, covers the entire globe in RGB bands, and has a visual color curve applied.
Select Basemaps are best suited for monitoring and analytics-driven uses cases, where basemaps enable an understanding of change over time. Select Basemaps are generated in accordance with the customer’s needs, allowing choice of source imagery, frequency of updates, and delivery.
Planet’s range of basemap solutions ensure that your application needs are met. Planet Select Basemaps are customizable with options for visual or multispectral content and frequency of delivery. Planet’s Global Basemap spans the Earth’s entire landmass and is generated once each year from data collected daily.
Leveraging cutting-edge software upon imagery from the world’s largest satellite constellation, Planet transforms raw pixels into visually consistent and scientifically precise mosaics over broad areas. The result is Planet Basemaps – the most current, complete, and analysis ready basemaps in market available.
Planet basemaps allow you to monitor evolving landscapes and infrastructure over time and derive insights from advanced analytics over large regions. Select Basemaps give you the power to define what you need, where you need it, and how often – without sacrificing coverage or quality.