> For the complete documentation index, see [llms.txt](https://guides.geospatial.bas.ac.uk/10-things-to-know-about-vhr-satellite-data/llms.txt). Markdown versions of documentation pages are available by appending `.md` to page URLs; this page is available as [Markdown](https://guides.geospatial.bas.ac.uk/10-things-to-know-about-vhr-satellite-data/working-with-vhr-data.md).

# Working with VHR data

VHR imagery has a lot of potential to be a powerful dataset for [a range of polar scientific and operational use cases](/10-things-to-know-about-vhr-satellite-data/9.-applications.md). 

There are a number of particular considerations to be aware of when working with VHR data. This guides covers 10 key areas.

1. [Satellite Operators](/10-things-to-know-about-vhr-satellite-data/1.-satellite-operators.md)
2. [Image acquisition](/10-things-to-know-about-vhr-satellite-data/2.-image-acquisition.md)
3. [Spatial resolution](/10-things-to-know-about-vhr-satellite-data/3.-spatial-resolution.md)
4. [Spatial accuracy and ortho-correction](/10-things-to-know-about-vhr-satellite-data/4.-spatial-accuracy-and-ortho-correction.md)
5. [Spectral resolution](/10-things-to-know-about-vhr-satellite-data/5.-spectral-resolution.md#relationship-between-spatial-and-spectral-resolution)
6. [Radiometric resolution and correction](/10-things-to-know-about-vhr-satellite-data/6.-radiometric-resolution-and-correction.md)
7. [MAXAR product options](/10-things-to-know-about-vhr-satellite-data/7.-maxar-product-options.md)
8. [Licensing and use restrictions](/10-things-to-know-about-vhr-satellite-data/8.-licensing-and-use-restrictions.md)
9. [Applications](/10-things-to-know-about-vhr-satellite-data/9.-applications.md#fieldwork-planning-and-safe-travel)
10. [Future developments and things to look out for](https://guides.geospatial.bas.ac.uk/10-things-to-know-about-vhr-satellite-data/)

### What is VHR

Any optical imagery that is under 1 metre spatial resolution

### Learning outcomes

* An overview of commercial VHR imagery satellite operators and data providers
* Examples of imagery product options typically available from commercial providers
* A foundational understanding of some key aspects of working with the data, including:
  * spatial and spectral resolution
  * dataset accuracy
  * pre-processing steps
* An understanding of where the data might be applied for science and operations in the polar regions


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