Characteristics and Availability of Data from Earth-imaging Satellites

Characteristics and Availability of Data from Earth-imaging Satellites

Author: Scott Southworth

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Published: 1985

Total Pages: 106

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Earth-imaging satellite systems launched by the United States provide multiple data bases to study the Earth. This report is a compilation of sensor characteristics, available data, coverage index maps, sample data products, and sources of information on Landsat, Heat Capacity Mapping Mission, Seasat, Nimbus-7, and Shuttle Imaging Radar-A. The objective of the report is to provide a concise guide to available Earth-imaging satellite data to support site-specific earth-science investigations.