Design concepts for earth resources optical remote sensing equipment

Mission requirements, capabilities and performance of components, development of techniques and fabrication technology, and technological problems for user and manufacturer are considered in relation to a satellite-mounted multispectral remote-sensing camera, an image dissector for processing remotely sensed imagery, and other remote-sensing equipment. Technological, design, and cost solutions are compared. Compromises to be arrived at between mission project heads and manufacturers are discussed. Initial data furnished by the physicist or engineer in charge of the mission project for the equipment manufacturer, initial data for the overall project, and design and performance data for the types of remote-sensing equipment discussed are characterized.