satellite imagery

American  

[sat-uh-lahyt im-ij-ree] / ˈsæt əˌlaɪt ˈɪm ɪdʒ ri /

noun

plural

satellite imageries

1. photographs taken from space by an artificial satellite in orbit.

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Other Word Forms

• satellite-imagery adjective

Example Sentences

About two decades ago, the study of glacial lakes was boosted with high-resolution satellite imagery, and scientists began analyzing time-series data, said Umesh Haritashya, a professor of geosciences and sustainability at the University of Dayton, Ohio.

From The Wall Street Journal

Satellite imagery of Prince Sultan throughout March shows an E-3 parked in the same location of the one struck by Iran last week on at least several days that month.

From The Wall Street Journal

At Isfahan, for example, satellite imagery from February indicated all entrances to its tunnel complex appeared to be sealed off with earth, which would make any operation more difficult.

From BBC

Features seen in the pictures, including pylons, storage units and markings on paved areas, matched with satellite imagery.

From BBC

While no on-the-ground footage has emerged of the base to show the impact, the building appeared to be undamaged on high-resolution satellite imagery on 9 March.

From BBC