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Geodetic Accuracy of LANDSAT 4 Multispectral Scanner and Thematic Mapper DataConclusive statements concerning the geodetic accuracy of LANDSAT 4 data, based on such a small sampling of scenes, is impossible. However, the results provide a few interesting observations. For example, LANDSAT 4 multispectral band scanner (MSS) system corrected errors were larger than were expected based on the knowledge of the geometric accuracy of the data from LANDSAT 2 and 3. Also, the thematic mapper (TM) system corrected scenes were more accurate than the MSS scenes by a factor of three. As the spacecraft platform for these two sensors is the same, this result cannot be explained, but a comparison of concurrently acquired MSS and TM data might clarify this situation. Finally, the single MSS ground control point (GCP) corrected product evaluated had good geodetic accuracy considering the poor distribution of the two GCP's applied in the registration.
Document ID
19850013436
Acquisition Source
Legacy CDMS
Document Type
Conference Paper
Authors
Thormodsgard, J. M.
(EROS Data Center Sioux Falls, SD, United States)
Devries, D. J.
(EROS Data Center Sioux Falls, SD, United States)
Date Acquired
August 12, 2013
Publication Date
January 1, 1985
Publication Information
Publication: LANDSAT-4 Sci. Characterization Early Results, Vol. 3, Pt. 2
Subject Category
Earth Resources And Remote Sensing
Accession Number
85N21746
Distribution Limits
Public
Copyright
Work of the US Gov. Public Use Permitted.
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