The Earth Resources Technology Satellite system is studied, with emphasis on sensors, data processing requirements, and image data compression using the Fast Fourier and Hadamard transforms. The ERTS-A system and the fundamentals of remote sensing are discussed. Three user applications (forestry, crops, and rangelands) are selected and their spectral signatures are described. It is shown that additional sensors are needed for rangeland management. An on-board information processing system is recommended to reduce the amount of data transmitted.


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    Title :

    Image processing techniques and applications to the Earth Resources Technology Satellite program


    Contributors:
    Polge, R. J. (author) / Bhagavan, B. K. (author) / Callas, L. (author)

    Publication date :

    1973-05-01


    Type of media :

    Report


    Type of material :

    No indication


    Language :

    English


    Keywords :