The Department of Natural Resources Canada (NRCan) intends to purchase of an Imagery Subscription Services of PlanetScope Satellite Imagery to access a commercial (“off the shelf”) High-Temporal Frequency optical satellite imagery products owned by Planet Labs.The High Temporal Frequency Optical Imagery provides one of the critical imagery sources to monitor actively natural hazard events such as spring ice break-up and flooding. This imagery source allows to create real-time river ice state and open water flood extent maps to support emergency response activities in Canada. With frequent revisits, High Temporal Frequency Optical Imagery mainly helps to assess the extent of floods during an ongoing event especially where water levels may remain high for long periods or if flooding occurs in remote areas.To support their requirement, NRCan will require access to online Web Support Services and Technical Support Services including supporting documentation and professional services.The Imagery Subscription Services will provide up-to-date and accurate imagery that will lead to a vast array of applications aligned with Government’s priorities, including flood mapping, renewable energy and adaption to climate change.
