Year
2004
Abstract
It has been recognized that the commercial satellite imagery is an effective open source for nuclear site mapping, treaty monitoring, verification of declarations by member states, detection of clandestine operations, inspection planning, and virtual inspection of remote or difficult-to-access locations. Jointly funded by Canadian Safeguards Support Program (CSSP), GeoTango International Corp., has developed a tool, SilverEye?, for the extraction of 3D features from a single high- resolution satellite image allowing both technical and non-technical users the ability to generate maps or 3D models with just a few mouse clicks. It is currently being used by the CSSP and the IAEA for the creation of 3D models. Using a simple process it produces high quality output with a minimum of effort. In addition, the assortment of measurement tools available, particularly the height measuring tool, have proven invaluable in IAEA’s efforts in treaty verification, specifically, the Model Protocol, allowing a more complete understanding of a state’s nuclear infrastructure, including declarations of building dimensions, resulting in deeper technical analysis both at HQ and ultimately in the field. With these capabilities SilverEye? offers a comprehensive solution for the efficient extraction and visualization of 3D information making it an effective briefing tool in developing situations. This paper will describe some of the key components found in SilverEye? along with providing accuracy testing results.