Comments on: Can Spy Satellites read your Car Number Plate?

By: Internet Marketing Company

Internet Marketing Company — Thu, 29 Jul 2010 20:02:58 +0000

I believe it is possible to read a number plate from a spy satellite. Last week there was a news report that the British army took delivery of a new super zoom camera for use in Afghanistan.

By: Internet Slander Lawsuits

Internet Slander Lawsuits — Wed, 28 Jul 2010 22:29:42 +0000

Keep in mind that infrared imagery can be used as well so it would be a good idea to verify the infrared profile of an obscured object with a camera sensitive to infrared and use that information to make any necessary adjustments. Sheets of aluminized mylar could be used to obscure infrared profiles.

By: Walkin Bathtubs

Walkin Bathtubs — Fri, 23 Jul 2010 22:04:23 +0000

For a license plate you could use a filter similar to the privacy screens available for computer screens, placed so that it is viewable normally from street level, but it can not be read from above. Mindful placement of awnings, umbrellas, camo screen, etc.

By: Freight Brokering

Freight Brokering — Sat, 17 Jul 2010 19:32:37 +0000

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Mon, 12 Jul 2010 17:44:01 +0000

[...] Originally Posted by Sudesh Lahri That is, it can read the number from your cars number plate. Car number plates cannot be read by any known satellite due to the resolution. Here's a super long discussion (read the comments) :- Can Spy Satellites read your Car Number Plate? [...]

By: Trent Jordan

Trent Jordan — Wed, 07 Jul 2010 20:47:05 +0000

I believe it is possible to read a number plate from a spy satellite. Last week there was a news report that the British army took delivery of a new super zoom camera for use in Afghanistan.