Exelis Visual Information Solutions is pleased to announce the release of ENVI 5.0, the latest version of the premier software solution for visualizing and analyzing geospatial imagery. ENVI 5 was developed to introduce efficiency and speed into the previously complex workflow of converting raw imagery into actionable information. The new streamlined user process benefits today's changing imagery consumer, from the GIS professional who needs to enhance a mapping applications for better geographic awareness, to the research scientist using imagery to aid in critical discoveries. The newest ENVI release introduces an intuitive user interface, improves the ability to handle large datasets, enhances the suite of easy-to-use processing tools, expands interoperability with other software and provides a powerful API for easy customization & automation. The new capabilities and functionality added to the software in ENVI 5.0 include: Intuitive User Interface: Multiple layers with transparency Improved Swipe/Flicker/Blend Picture-in-Picture overview Multi-View with geo-link Handle Large Datasets: Fast raster and vector display High performance pan, fly, zoom Fast image enhancements (stretch, brightness, contrast, sharpen) Easy-to-Use Processing Tools: All analysis tools available in a searchable Toolbox with Favorites Image Registration workflow RPC Orthorectification workflow Streamlined Feature Extraction workflows * Re-Project Raster tool New Spectral Library Viewer, Spectral Profile and 2D Scatter Plot Software Interoperability: Vector symbology using attributes Open raster data in BigTIFF format Export raster data to CIB & CADRG * Interoperability with ArcGIS® 10.0 Extensibility & Automation: IDL-based API for new ENVI 5.0 application Modern syntax and design patterns Extension creation and deployment mechanism "New ENVI Extension" wizard in IDL workbench Automated headless execution via batch script development * = requires module license For additional information on ENVI 5.0 please visit the following webpage: http://www.exelisvis.com/...VILatestRelease.aspx - Adam Adam O'Connor ENVI Product Manager Exelis Visual Information Solutions A subsidiary of Exelis Inc.