Digital orthophotos are true photogrammetric-grade maps. As such, they are invaluable for city planning (land use), infrastructure planning, tax assessment, building permit regulation, and as a base for GIS (Geographic Information System) applications.

Aerial photographs by Orhitec are made using state of the art cameras, which can be flown at altitudes up to 30,000 feet. Photographs can be processed in black-and-white, color, and infrared, and can be printed at sizes up to 3x3 meters. Photographs can be scanned at geodetic quality (negative or diapositive) to provide digital files.

Digital image processing of aerial photographs to orthophotos is carried out according to the highest standards as published by the Israel Government Mapping Institute. The process includes geodetic scanning of negatives, orthorectification based on DTM (digital terrain model), and mosaicing if necessary. Products are supplied to the client on CD in TIFF format.

Orhitec is staffed by experts in geodetic engineering, computers, and photogrammetry. Their knowledge and ability will ensure that our orthophoto products will meet the highest expectations of our clients.

For additional information, please contact Dr. Gerry Kuslansky, OTC (Chief Technology Officer) at Orhitec.