LANDSAT 4 and 5, launched in 1982 and 1984, not only carried the Thematic Mapper, but were redesigned to handle the increased data rates associated with it, and to communicate that data to Earth via geosynchronous orbiting Tracking and Data Relay Satellites (TDRS). The TM development program is summarized. A brief historical perspective is presented of the evolution of design requirements and hardware development. The basic performance parameters that serve as sensor design guidelines are presented.


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    Title :

    Thematic Mapper: Design through flight evaluation


    Publication date :

    1984-12-01


    Type of media :

    Report


    Type of material :

    No indication


    Language :

    English





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