MrSID

The size of geospatial data is significant. Imagery and point cloud data have gone from megabytes of storage to terabytes of storage, which has required a way to store, transmit, and visualize these large files without compromising quality or performance. This created the need for MrSID® (Multiresolution Seamless Image Database) ; a new compression and streaming technology developed by LizardTech . In this behind-the-scenes look, we'll see how MrSID was created, what techni

With the increase in volume of geospatial data , organizations must find new methods to effectively store, manage and distribute large amounts of data. High-resolution satellite imagery , aerial photography , LiDAR point clouds (3D representations of the Earth's surface), and raster maps all play important parts in modern GIS workflows. However, these types of data can quickly surpass the capabilities of conventional infrastructure. As a result, the emergence of cloud computi

Smart cities utilize copious amounts of data. It doesn't matter whether you need information on transportation planning, public safety, utilities, environmental monitoring, or urban development. The backbone of a city is comprised of geospatial data . Not only do smart cities rely on geospatial data for their growth and future expansion, but as Smart Cities become more technologically advanced, the volume, resolution, and complexity of the geospatial images City Hall uses ar

Commercial drone usage is increasing across several industries (e.g., surveying, mapping, construction , and agriculture ). The amount of high-quality images captured is rapidly increasing; consequently, managing, storing, and distributing these images has become an overwhelming technical obstacle for many drone operators. LizardTech's MrSID image compression technology currently provides a reliable enterprise-level method to manage large quantities of drone images, while al

A daily challenge faced by all GIS users is managing large raster geospatial datasets. High-resolution aerial photographs , Satellite Imaging , scanned maps, and Elevation Models can generate tens of terabytes of data quickly, straining storage budgets, network bandwidth, and application performance. This provides GIS users with no alternative but to utilize compression technology; thus, Compression Technology evolved to become a strategic decision. LizardTech has been dev

Due to the current surge in demand for high-resolution imagery for use in maps created from aerial surveys by drones and satellites, as well as scientific imaging systems, the resulting amount of data being produced is larger than at any time in history. The file types typically used for this type of image data, including TIFF and RAW, have dramatically increased in size, creating serious obstacles to the storage, transfer, and analysis of these large files, often resulting i

MrSID is a specialized compression format designed for high-resolution imagery and visual data, widely adopted across the geospatial and GIS industries. Despite its name, MrSID is not a person; it is an acronym for Multi-Resolution Seamless Image Database, reflecting its ability to efficiently store and deliver massive raster images at multiple resolutions. The original prototype of MrSID compression technology was developed at Los Alamos National Laboratory in 1992. Buildi

When using a Geographic Information System (GIS) , your choice of raster format can affect performance, storage, and overall efficiency. MrSID and GeoTIFF are two popular raster formats. Each has its benefits, but MrSID will usually prevail as the best choice for high-resolution images and newer GIS workflows. MrSID vs GeoTIFF What is MrSID? MrSID is a proprietary raster format created by LizardTech, specifically for the storage and streaming of high-performance, large ima

In the world of big data and high-resolution satellite imaging, it is increasingly essential to deliver and manage geospatial datasets...