List and links of software tools for imagery analysis
Tools for analyzing satellite imagery (freeware, shareware, and license fees)
Tool Name/Software Publisher | Tool Description/System Requirements |
WIM
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Tool to visualize and analyze remotely sensed data such as SeaWiFS, CZCS, MODIS-Terra, MODIS-Aqua, GLI, OCTS, NOAA AVHRR, MOS, AMSR-E, QuikSCAT, SSMI and other sensors in many different formats (HDF, CoastWatch, Terascan, ERDAS – LAN, NSIDC, raster, NAVOCEANO, NGSST, etc.).
System Requirements:Windows |
SeaDAS
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SeaWIFS and MODIS analytical tool
System Requirements:Macintosh UNIX Linux |
GRASS
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GIS system (Geographic Information System) utilized for data management and analysis.
System Requirements:Windows Macintosh UNIX Linux |
HyperCube
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Tool for the analysis and display of multispectral and hyperspectral imagery. Sample data and manuals are available.
System Requirements:Windows Macintosh |
ENVI (License Fee) |
1)Tool can be used to analyze data in a variety of formats.
2)Cross-platform, written in IDL, customizable, and ability for program creation. System Requirements:Windows Macintosh UNIX Linux |
ERDAS ViewFinder
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Tool for analyzing 16 bit data, Data transform and Extended image. Tool can convert data to tiff and IMG formats. System Requirements:Windows |
ERDAS IMAGINE (License Fee) |
Tool for analyzing a variety of data formats and patterns. High degree of data Interchangeability with ArcGIS.
System Requirements:Windows Solaris |
IDL (License Fee) |
Tool used to analyze and display scientific data. General numeric analytical tool. Cross-platform. Tool is distributed free of charge.
System Requirements:Windows Macintosh UNIX Linux |