Space cabin equipment for earth surface studies
Abstract
Crew-operated space cabins contain cameras, lenses, filters, and films for earth surface studies and are particularly useful when the surface features are changing rapidly or occupy small areas. Crop fields, mineral deposits, localized atmospheric and waterway contamination, and earthquakes are typical applications. In addition to crew image processing and flight qualifications, ground direction of observations is necessary for conserving crew time and attitude control propellants.
- Publication:
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Tokyo International Astronautical Federation Congress
- Pub Date:
- September 1980
- Bibcode:
- 1980toky.iafcR....M
- Keywords:
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- Earth Observations (From Space);
- Earth Surface;
- Onboard Data Processing;
- Onboard Equipment;
- Spacecraft Cabins;
- Spacecrews;
- Astronaut Training;
- Computer Techniques;
- Crew Procedures (Preflight);
- Crop Growth;
- Image Processing;
- Mineral Deposits;
- Optical Equipment;
- Satellite-Borne Photography;
- Space Exploration;
- Instrumentation and Photography