Unique cartographic characteristics of ERTS
The ERTS television sensing system has unique cartographic advantages over aircraft and satellite film systems. These are longer life combined with greater coverage, transmission of data in near real time, orthogonality, excellent geometric precision for planimetric mapping, suitability for automation (because of the basically continuous image on a mathematically definable map projection), radiometric fidelity, and the extension of sensing capability to near-infrared wavelengths.
Citation Information
Publication Year | 1974 |
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Title | Unique cartographic characteristics of ERTS |
Authors | Alden P. Colvocoresses |
Publication Type | Article |
Publication Subtype | Journal Article |
Series Title | Journal of Research of the U.S. Geological Survey |
Index ID | 70156535 |
Record Source | USGS Publications Warehouse |