Geoinformation from space sharpens population density maps


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

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.



Release date: 27 June 2006