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The imagery posted on this site is of the coast of Texas after Hurricane Test_ike made landfall. This imagery was acquired by the NOAA Remote Sensing Division to support NOAA national security and emergency response requirements. In addition, it will be used for ongoing research efforts for testing and developing standards for airborne digital imagery. Individual images have been combined into a larger mosaic and tiled for distribution. The approximate ground sample distance (GSD) for each pixel is 50 cm (1.64 feet). Image file size is between 1 MB and 6 MB and covers 2.5 by 2.5 kilometers (1.55 miles.) Index Maps: Click here for imagery. Google Earth Interface Click on the image on the left to locate and view individual images. Click here for additional Information, including metadata fIles, world fIles, image index shape fIles, batch downloads.. In an effort to acquire imagery in a timely manner, clouds may be present in the imagery. Click here for Frequently Asked Questions.   Other Emergency Response Imagery: Click here     Contact: Email: Questions regarding content and technical issues Comments and policy issues   National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration