SAR Pass Selection: Precise Tasking with Umbra SAR on SkyFi
For the first time, SAR pass selection is available to every SkyFi user. You can now control the exact minute when your radar image is collected and review the satellite geometries before confirming your tasking. Powered by Umbra, this feature extends operational control to commercial and government teams.
You can task a satellite, order analytics, and access five or more years of archive imagery directly in the SkyFi platform.
Why Timing Matters in SAR Collection
Synthetic Aperture Radar (SAR) provides images through clouds, darkness, and storms. Its value grows when paired with precise control of timing.
Pass selection enables you to:
Schedule the exact capture time
Review grazing and azimuth angles before confirming
Align collection with operational timelines
This moves SAR from opportunistic tasking to planned collection that matches the rhythm of your mission or analysis.
Access SAR pass selection in the SkyFi platform.
How SAR Pass Selection Works in SkyFi
Log into the SkyFi platform.
Define your area of interest.
Select SAR and choose Umbra.
Review upcoming satellite passes, each with time and geometry.
Select your preferred pass and confirm your order.
Data is delivered in standard formats with metadata, ready for analysis in your existing workflows.
Who Benefits from SAR Pass Selection
This feature is designed for teams where timing is critical:
Port surveillance: Track vessel arrivals and congestion in fixed time windows
Border and maritime monitoring: Collect when movement is most likely
Infrastructure monitoring: Align with construction schedules or inspection cycles
Disaster response: Capture imagery in the hours immediately after an event
SkyFi integrates Umbra’s high-resolution SAR constellation to make these use cases accessible in one self-service interface.
Task your SAR collection on SkyFi.
Pricing for SAR Pass Selection
SkyFi provides upfront pricing based on image size, sensor type, and resolution. Pass selection is offered at the same cost as standard SAR tasking. There are no additional fees and no long-term contracts required.
Why SkyFi Introduced SAR Pass Selection
Enterprises and government agencies require both control and reliability. By expanding pass selection to all users, SkyFi removes the need for special tiers or workarounds. This aligns with SkyFi’s mission to make tasking and archive access simple across sensor types.
This feature builds on SkyFi’s existing offering of optical, SAR, and AIS data combined with analytics, providing a full suite of tools in one platform.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is SAR pass selection?
It allows you to choose the exact satellite pass that will capture your area of interest. Each pass has a time and geometry you can confirm before ordering.
Is SAR pass selection limited to certain users?
No, it is available to all SkyFi users. There is no Pro subscription required.
How much does SAR pass selection cost?
It is the same price as standard SAR tasking. SkyFi shows the price upfront before purchase.
What makes Umbra SAR important for this feature?
Umbra provides very high-resolution radar imagery that functions in all weather and lighting conditions. Integrated with SkyFi, it supports mission-critical applications that cannot depend on optical data alone.
How do I try SAR pass selection?
Log into SkyFi, draw your area of interest, and review upcoming passes. Select the one that fits your timeline and complete the order.