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RemoteView, is the family name of a group of software programs designed to aid in remote sensing using satellite or aerial images of the Earths surface. It is published by Overwatch Geospatial Systems (previously Sensor Systems), a subsidiary of Textron Corporation. Due to the range of customers using the program, is written for both Microsoft Windows and Unix operating systems.

= Overview =

RemoteView (RV) originally was written only for Unix operating systems, but with the move by US Department of Defense and commercial customers to Windows OS, it became prudent to release a Windows Version as well. RV's main function is as an Imagery and Geospatial Analysis tool. It can display a wide array of imagery formats, elevation data sets, and vector data sets. These data sources allow a user to analyze information that can be depicted in a geospatial venue.

= Modules =

RemoteView for Windows actually comes in two flavors, RemoteView Desktop, and RemoteView Professional. RemoteView Desktop is primarily an entry-level imagery exploitation and analysis solution. Ideal for anyone who is focusing on a single image at a time or is reviewing the results of another analyst's work. RemoteView Professional is the flagship product offering a greater number of tools and capabilities. Additionally, there are modules that can be purchased to extend the program to specialized tasks. These include:


 * Virutal Mosaic - a tool for quickly joining more than 4 adjacent or overlapping images
 * iGeoPos - for more accurate geo-positioning
 * RV3D Fly-Thru - for one click terrain visualization; allows for recording flight paths and moving through the image from any viewpoint
 * RV3D Pro - functions are same as the 3D Fly-Thru, adding the ability to extrude buildings and create threat domes
 * Feature Analyst - RemoteView Extension created for automated feature extraction. Software learns how to find features in an image, identifies and creates shape files
 * Map Composer ToolKit - provides tools for creating hardcopy image based map products.

=External Links=
 * RemoteView Information page at Overwatch
 * Overwatch Support Forums - Requires Customer Authentication