The document discusses how very high resolution satellite imagery from WorldView-3 allows analysts to gather detailed information about specialized tankers, bulk liquid terminals, and other infrastructure in Rotterdam, Netherlands. Key details that can be seen include ship types and activity at terminals, infrastructure like pipes and fasteners, trucks being filled at facilities, logos and shapes of tanks, potential leaks, crude oil levels in storage tanks, pipeline networks, new tank foundations indicating expansion, and types of rail cars at yards. This level of detail enables monitoring for damage, changes, or trouble areas.

1. Specialized tankers at bulk liquid
terminal. Higher resolution allows
the analyst to determine ship types
and uses, as well as activity at the
terminal
Rotterdam, Netherlands| September 08, 2014 | WorldView-3
Mooring lines visible
Ribbing in the pipes and
fasteners clearly visible
High level of detail on
chemical tanker

2. Tankers trucks could be seen being
filled at this Shell facility.
Tanker
trucker fill
facility
Distinct shapes and sizes of tanks
allows for quick identification of
facility infrastructure
Rotterdam, Netherlands| September 08, 2014 | WorldView-3
Mooring lines visible

3. Nmi EuroLoop facility – world’s
largest research and test site for gas
and fluid flow meters.
Rotterdam, Netherlands| September 08, 2014 | WorldView-3
Car classes are easily
distinguishable
NMI logo clearly visible

4. Very high resolution imagery allows
the analyst to quickly identify trouble
areas. A potential leak can be
pinpointed with great accuracy.
Rotterdam, Netherlands| September 08, 2014 | WorldView-3
Potential area of concern
Foundation for new tank

5. High detail of allows tank tops to be
monitored for damage. Can also
more accurately measure crude
levels within individual tanks.
Rotterdam, Netherlands| September 08, 2014 | WorldView-3
Potential area of concern
Floating top storage tanks
showing varying levels of
available crude oil
Pipeline infrastructure
between tanks
Easily measured
Intricate detail

6. New tank foundations are seen at
this Shell chemical facility, a possible
sign of expansion to meet the
growing demand in the market.
Rotterdam, Netherlands| September 08, 2014 | WorldView-3
Venting from stack
Incredible pipeline
infrastructure detail
Detail on tank lidEasily measured
Intricate detail
Detail on tank lid

7. Very high resolution imagery allows
the analyst to monitor rail yards for
changes in activity. Different types of
rail cars are readily identifiable.
Rotterdam, Netherlands| September 08, 2014 | WorldView-3
Locomotives
14 meter shipping
containers and platforms
Maintenance facility
Easily measured
Intricate detail
Detail on tank lid
Chemical tanker cars