Naked Science Forum
Non Life Sciences => Physics, Astronomy & Cosmology => Topic started by: ScientificBoysClub on 26/05/2009 15:29:08
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Does our satellites can read our Cars number plates ?
Is it true ?
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No, it is not true. Not only is the resolution of satellites insufficient and subject to the weather i.e. clouds, fog, rain and snow, the vast majority of car number plates are mounted vertically and can only be seen from the side, not from above.
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Roadside cameras can read vehicle number plates ... http://news.bbc.co.uk/2/hi/programmes/whos_watching_you/8064333.stm