Unique cartographic characteristics of ERTS
Journal of Research of the U.S. Geological Survey
By: Alden P. Colvocoresses
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Abstract
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.
| Publication type | Article |
|---|---|
| Publication Subtype | Journal Article |
| Title | Unique cartographic characteristics of ERTS |
| Series title | Journal of Research of the U.S. Geological Survey |
| Volume | 2 |
| Issue | 6 |
| Year Published | 1974 |
| Language | English |
| Publisher | U.S. Geological Survey |
| Publisher location | Reston, VA |
| Description | 2 p. |
| First page | 763 |
| Last page | 764 |
| Online Only (Y/N) | N |
| Additional Online Files (Y/N) | N |
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