Choosing the Right Maxar Imagery Processing Level for Your Needs

System-Ready (1B)

• Description: System Ready imagery is minimally processed with only basic radiometric corrections. It is raw data without terrain correction or orthorectification.
• Best For: Advanced users who want to perform their own photogrammetry, orthorectification, or 3D modeling.
• Not Recommended For: Customers who simply want to view an image quickly or without specialized software.

View-Ready (2A)

• Description: View Ready 2A imagery is terrain-adjusted using a digital elevation model to reduce distortion from surface elevation.
• Best For: Users who want data corrected for terrain so it can be easily integrated into mapping workflows.
• Not Recommended For: Customers who want imagery that can be opened directly without GIS software.

View-Ready-Ortho (OR2A)

• Description: Ortho-Ready 2A imagery is projected to an average elevation, making it suitable for customers who want to apply their own custom terrain corrections.
• Best For: Users with photogrammetry or GIS experience who want more control over how orthorectification is applied.
• Not Recommended For: Customers seeking imagery that is immediately ready for direct use without additional processing.

Map Ready (Ortho)

• Description: Map Ready imagery is fully orthorectified and optimized for immediate use in mapping software and many standard applications. No further processing is required.
• Best For: Customers who want imagery that is “ready to go” and viewable right away.
• Not Recommended For: Users needing raw data for specialized processing or scientific workflows.