An analysis of the systems involved in the operation and support of the Earth Observatory Satellite (EOS) is presented. Among the systems considered are the following: (1) the data management system, (2) observatory to primary ground station communications links, (3) local user system, (4) techniques for recognizing ground control points, (5) the central data processing-implementation concept, and (6) program effectiveness analysis. (Author)
Earth Observatory Satellite System Definition Study. Report No. 7: Eos System Definition Report. Appendixes a Through D
1974
199 pages
Report
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English
Unmanned Spacecraft , Cost analysis , Earth resources technology satellite e , Earth resources technology satellite f , Land use , Remote sensors , Resources management , Satellite design , Satellite instruments , Systems analysis , Data processing equipment , Mission planning , Orbital mechanics , Project management , Satellite transmission , Space missions