The thematic mapper (TM) will provide a spatial resolution (30 m) higher than the radiometric observations provided from Landsats 1 through 3 (80 m); what is more, observations in new spectral bands (0.45 to 0.52, 1.55 to 1.75, and 2.08 to 2.35 microns) will be available. These characteristics will aid in identifying and assessing the acreage and condition of crops. Further advantages will be offered in mineral exploration and land resource assessment. In describing the flight segment, it is noted that the high-gain antenna (diameter, 6 ft) will be used to communicate with the Tracking and Data Relay Satellite System in the Ku-band (15 GHz). Direct transmission of TM data will be provided by the X-band antenna. The MSS data will be transmitted directly to foreign stations by the S-band antenna. A figure describing the Multimission Modular spacecraft is included.


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    Title :

    The early 1981 view of Landsat-D progress


    Contributors:

    Conference:

    Electro-optical instrumentation for resources evaluation ; 1981 ; Washington, DC


    Publication date :

    1981-01-01


    Type of media :

    Miscellaneous


    Type of material :

    No indication


    Language :

    English




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