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Mt. Ararat Anomaly in Turkey

Satellite Imaging Corporation has created a 3D Terrain Model of the Mt. Ararat anomaly from Stereo IKONOS Satellite Image data, a mysterious 980 foot long feature located in remote northeastern Turkey, which some researchers believe could be the remains of Noah's Ark.

 Houston, Texas (PRWEB) September 1, 2007 -- In cooperation with GeoEye and INTA Space Turk, Satellite Imaging Corporation has created a 3D representation of the mysterious Mt. Ararat anomaly, located in northeastern Turkey. The creation of the 3D Flythrough movie was made possible with the use of Stereo IKONOS Satellite image data and 5m DEM extracted from the image data.

"This new 3D terrain model will provide researchers with an engaging new perspective, which could help to resolve an intense geopolitical and religious debate as to whether or not the anomaly could prove to be the remains of Noah's Ark."

The anomaly itself, which lies surrounded by rugged strato-volcanic rock at the northwestern corner of Mt. Ararat's western plateau, is over 980 feet long, and sits mostly buried underneath a permanent glacier. It first drew attention due to its relatively smooth surface texture, as well as its unusual physical composition. The site occupied by the anomaly, which is located at 15,300 feet above sea level, remains unexplored.

To view the 3D Fly Through movie Click Here

The application of satellite images and aerial photographs for the identification and analysis of historical and archaeological sites, which made this research possible, was first recognized during the early days of aviation. According to David Buehner, production manager at Satellite Imaging Corporation, 'Satellite and aerial imagery is now available from an array of aircraft and high resolution satellite borne sensors to provide even greater potential for research and investigation of historical discoveries.'

Consequently, remote sensing and geographic information systems (GIS) have become critical tools for researchers and archaeologists, as these systems link information to precisely calibrated physical locations and integrate information drawn from multiple sources in a rapid, accurate, and quantified manner.

Porcher L. Taylor III, an associate professor at the University of Richmond's School of Continuing Studies, who has been at the vanguard of using satellites to expose the Ararat Anomaly for researchers provided the following quotes:

'Thanks to the world-class technology and expertise of GeoEye and Satellite Imaging Corporation (SIC), with this ground-breaking 3D (stereoscopic) Flythrough movie, we are witnessing a quantum leap in making the Ararat Anomaly even more transparent for Ararat researchers and the public. Taylor's research on the Mt. Ararat Anomaly has been featured in a National Geographic Channel documentary.

To the best of my knowledge, to date, only 2D satellite missions had been flown over the Anomaly, not stereo missions. I'm deeply indebted to Leo J. Romeijn, President and CEO of SIC, for making me aware four months ago that INTA Space Turk had August 2004 stereo imagery of the Anomaly site in its archives. Mr. Romeijn graciously accepted my request to create a 3D movie from this imagery, by engaging his stellar SIC team of GIS experts. Likewise, I'm deeply indebted to GeoEye (especially V.P. for Communications and Marketing, Mark E. Brender) for making this stereo project possible. Indeed, GeoEye's satellite continues to faithfully serve as a space-based Indiana Jones over the Anomaly, and will make the Anomaly almost twice as visible when GeoEye-1 is launched early next year, with 0.4-meter-resolution.'

Satellite Imaging Corporation provides high resolution satellite imaging, remote sensing, geospatial and GIS products to various industries around the world.

Mt. Ararat Anomaly in Turkey (http://www.prweb.com/releases/2007/9/prweb550721.htm)

The Quicktime Movie of the "anomoly"

http://www.satimagingcorp.com/gallery/quicktime-mt-ararat-low.html

Unfortunately it is my firm belief that we will never find the ark on top of the mountain.  Let me explain why.

Imagine if you will that you are Noah and his family.
You have just spent 6 months in a boat
The world as you knew it is gone
Your boat lands on a mountain and you are charged to go out and repopulate the world
To build your first house are you going to go and chop up some lumber of fallen trees and such....OR....use some already pre-cut lumber from the Ark...that is also already covered in waterproof pitch?

My vote is that we would use the already water proofed lumber and build us a home.

If you want to find evidence of the ark then you should start from the bottom and look around the base of hte mountain, near a stream.  Find some old gopher wood in pitch.

For those of you wanting to see Noah's Ark..........................

never thought of it that way .boy you are bright  brother Jerry, that is the answer..thank you for sharing that, it took a real man to think of that.I am proud to be part of your family..love in Jesus Def now i am going to go dream about that..Good night every one...(+¸+)

Video doesn't work for me.

I always thought it would be there