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Geoinformation from space sharpens population density maps
 
26 April 2006

3D population density map of Austria
EO-STAT 'real-world population' distribution of Austria in 3D

Credits: GeoVille
 
 
Envisat artist's impression
Data from EO satellites, including ESA's Envisat, are being used to develop 'real-world population' density maps.
 
 
Data development
This graphic highlights the differences between existing statistical population information (top), the Tele Atlas street network (middle) and EO improved statistical population density information.

Credits: GeoVille
 
 
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