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4 articlesFalse Color Composites: How to Read Satellite Images That Don't Look Real
A visual guide to false color satellite image composites. Learn why remote sensing analysts use non-natural color combinations and how to interpret common composites like color infrared, SWIR, and urban false color.
2025-12-25 · 8 min read
Reference Layers: Adding Geographic Context to Satellite Imagery
Satellite imagery alone doesn't tell the whole story. Basemaps, boundaries, and infrastructure layers provide the geographic context needed for meaningful interpretation. This guide covers how to use reference layers effectively.
2025-08-06 · 7 min read
Choosing the Right Colormap for Satellite Data Visualization
The colormap you choose changes what patterns you see in satellite data. This guide explains perceptual principles behind popular colormaps and when to use each one for different types of satellite imagery.
2025-07-20 · 7 min read
Multi-Temporal SAR Color Composites: See Change in a Single Image
Assigning different dates to RGB channels creates a single color image where changes pop out in vivid colors. This technique turns SAR's temporal dimension into an intuitive visual tool.
2025-07-08 · 5 min read