- Vantor used a single satellite pass to generate a 3D model of China's Yulin Naval Base within 10 hours.
- The image shows the Fujian aircraft carrier docked and construction of a dry dock and new piers underway.
Vantor, a defense-focused geospatial technology firm based in Westminster, Colorado, has revealed a high-resolution 3D reconstruction of China’s Yulin Naval Base just hours after a satellite passed over the site.
According to a post from the company, the terrain data was captured at 11:21 a.m. local time and processed into a detailed 3D model within ten hours. The final product was delivered at 50-centimeter resolution with spatial accuracy below 4 meters.
Located on the northern edge of the South China Sea, Yulin Naval Base is widely regarded as one of China’s most strategically important military facilities. In the processed 3D imagery, Vantor says the Fujian-class aircraft carrier is visible docked at port, along with a patrol vessel. The construction of a dry dock and multiple new piers and quays can also be seen.
“This image shows the Fujian aircraft carrier docked at port, with a patrol boat passing by. Construction of a dry dock and new quays and piers are also visible,” the company said in a statement.
Vantor emphasized the application of its Forge software platform, which enables fast and precise 3D terrain mapping using only a single satellite pass. The system is intended to provide an operational foundation for command-and-control systems and autonomous platforms.
“Command systems and autonomous platforms rely on our highly accurate 3D spatial foundation to serve as a trusted ground truth for the operational terrain,” the company said. “Our rapid 3D processing capability updates this foundation with only a single satellite pass, keeping that foundation current at mission tempo.”
Vantor’s model offers a detailed look at the base’s infrastructure status in near-real time, offering valuable intelligence for defense planning and maritime monitoring. The firm says its Forge software makes this kind of high-fidelity update possible with minimal latency.
“All powered by our Forge software. That’s total clarity from space to ground,” the company said.