

The imagery is also needed to create maps, spatial data products and geo-information for those responding to national emergencies.

The orthorectified high-resolution aerial imagery can be used by first responders, healthcare departments and GIS professionals to assess the spread of the virus, visualize the scope of affected areas, plan coordination efforts, and improve responses. Hexagon HxGN Content Program provides aerial imagery library in response to COVID-19. American Company Hexagon’s Geosystems division announced on March 19, 2020, the HxGN Content Program is making its aerial imagery library of the entire United States and Europe freely available to any government agencies and non-profit organizations managing the COVID-19 outbreak.
