GF-6 Satellite Imagery

Launched in June 2018, the GF-6 satellite is a low-orbit optical remote sensing satellite engineered for precision agriculture. It is the first in its class to feature a Red Edge band, providing unique insights into vegetation health. With its dual-camera system offering both high-resolution detail and wide-swath coverage, GF-6 is a versatile tool for agricultural and environmental resource management.

Artistic representation of the GF-6 satellite, specializing in precision agriculture.

Resolution

2m Pan

Revisits

4 Days

Wide Swath

800 km

Key Feature

Red Edge Band

Bands

13

Mission Life

8 Years

Technical Specifications

Launch DateJune 2, 2018
Altitude645 km
Revisit Capacity4 days
PAN/MS Camera (90km Swath)Resolution: 2m (Pan), 8m (MS)
Bands: Pan, Blue, Green, Red, NIR
MUX Camera (800km Swath)Resolution: 16m (MS)
Bands: Blue, Green, Red, NIR, Red Edge, NIR II, Purple, Yellow
Detailed Spectral Bands Pan: 0.45-0.90μm
Red Edge: 0.69-0.73μm
Purple: 0.40-0.45μm
Yellow: 0.59-0.63μm

Features and Benefits

  • Pioneering Red Edge Band: Its unique Red Edge band is critical for advanced vegetation analysis, detecting subtle changes in plant health and stress before they are visible to the human eye.
  • Dual Capability Imaging: GF-6 offers both high-resolution (2m/8m) imagery for detailed analysis and very wide-swath (800km) imagery for large-area monitoring, providing unmatched flexibility.
  • Rich Spectral Information: With 13 distinct spectral bands including Purple and Yellow, GF-6 provides incredibly rich data for sophisticated environmental and agricultural studies.
  • Frequent Monitoring: A 4-day revisit capacity ensures timely acquisition of imagery, allowing for dynamic monitoring of rapidly changing environments like agricultural fields.

Applications

Precision Agriculture: Its core application. Use Red Edge data (NDRE index) for early detection of crop stress, disease, and nutrient deficiencies to optimize fertilization and irrigation.
Forestry Management: Monitor forest health, track deforestation, manage illegal logging, and investigate resource distribution with detailed spectral analysis.
Land Cover Classification: The diverse multispectral bands contribute to highly accurate land use and land cover mapping for regional and national planning.
Environmental Monitoring: Track land use changes, assess water quality in large bodies, and contribute to biomass estimation and carbon monitoring projects.

Why Choose XRTech Group for GF-6 Imagery?

We provide more than just satellite data; we deliver comprehensive solutions tailored to your project's specific needs, ensuring you get actionable insights quickly and efficiently.

Expert Consultation

Our geospatial experts provide a free consultation to understand your needs and recommend the best acquisition parameters to ensure optimal results for your project.

Rapid Delivery

Leveraging our direct partnership and access to a vast 130+ satellite constellation, we offer fast turnaround times, delivering imagery in days, not weeks.

Seamless Integration

We deliver data in industry-standard formats (like GeoTIFF) compatible with your GIS, CAD, or modeling software, with a team ready to support your workflow.

GF-6 Sample Imagery

Sample wide-swath multispectral imagery from GF-6.
Example of agricultural analysis using GF-6 Red Edge band data.

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