Geometric correction of Landsat 4 and 5 Thematic Mapper dataLandsat-4 was launched on July 16, 1982, while the launch of Landsat-5 took place on March 1, 1984. The earth-observing instruments employed were the Multispectral Scanner (MSS), which has flown since 1972 on Landsat satellites, and the Thematic Mapper (TM). The TM provides improved spatial radiance and spectral resolution. The improved capabilities of the TM, the use of different scanning mechanisms relative to the MSS, and the use of a new spacecraft with different mechanical operating characteristics led to a significant challenge in processing the TM and MSS data. The current paper has mainly the objective to present recent results which can provide information regarding the quality of processing as measured against specifications. The results obtained so far for the Thematic Mapper Image Processing System (TIPS), though limited, are found to be quite encouraging as far as the geometric processing of the TM is concerned.
Document ID
19860036371
Acquisition Source
Legacy CDMS
Document Type
Conference Paper
Authors
Beyer, E. P. (GE Valley Forge Space Center Philadelphia, PA, United States)
Brooks, J. (General Electric Co., Space Div., Lanham MD, United States)
Salomonson, V. V. (NASA Goddard Space Flight Center Greenbelt, MD, United States)