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NASA NTRS1980

Two-dimensional photometry of planetary nebulae

Monochromatic images of three planetary nebulae, NGC 6720, NGC 7662 and NGC 2392, were taken using narrow band interference filters centered on the forbidden emission lines of Oxygen I, II, III, Nitrogen II, Sulfur II and the permitted emission lines of Hydrogen I, Helium I and Helium II. The data was taken with a silicon intensified vidicon using the Palomar 1.5 meter telescope and was recorded digitally to an encoding level of 12 bits. The data was processed at the Image Processing Laboratory of the Jet Propulsion Laboratory. The calibrated images were used to investigate the three dimensional structure of the nebulae and to generate two-dimensional electron and temperature maps.

Kupferman, P. N.↗
NASA NTRS1981

A computer controlled television detector for light, X-rays and particles

A versatile, high resolution, software configurable, two-dimensional intensified vidicon quantum detector system has been developed for multiple research applications. A thin phosphor convertor allows the detection of X-rays below 20 keV and non-relativistic particles in addition to visible light, and a thicker scintillator can be used to detect X-rays up to 100 keV and relativistic particles. Faceplates may be changed to allow any active area from 1 to 40 mm square, and active areas up to 200 mm square are possible. The image is integrated in a digital memory on any software specified array size up to 4000 x 4000. The array size is selected to match the spatial resolution, which ranges from 10 to 100 microns depending on the operating mode, the active area, and the photon or particle energy. All scan and data acquisition parameters are under software control to allow optimal data collection for each application.

Kalata, K.↗
NASA NTRS1981

The information systems heritage

This paper addresses key developments in the evolution of information systems over the past five decades. Major areas covered include the growth of imaging sensors from such pioneering devices as the iconoscope and orthicon which ushered in television, through a wide range of vidicon tubes, to the solid-state arrays which characterize current systems; the phenomenal expansion of electronic communications from telegraph and telephone wires, through the introduction of broadcast and microwave relay services, to the present era of worldwide satellite communications and data networks; and the key role of digital computers from their ancient precursors like the abacus and the mechanical calculating engines, through the appearance of the first large-scale electronic computers and their transistorized successors, to the rapid proliferation of miniaturized processors which impact every aspect of aerospace systems today.

Kurzhals, P. R.↗
NASA NTRS1981

Atmospheric emissions photometric imaging experiment /AEPT/ for Spacelab 1

The atmospheric emissions photometric imaging experiment (AEPI) to be flown on Spacelab 1 is designed to study faint natural and artificial atmospheric emission phenomena. Optical emissions are imaged in the region 2150 A to 7320 A using a television system consisting of two optical channels, one wide-angle and one telephoto. The detection system is an image-enhanced SEC vidicon. A third optical channel images onto the photocathode of a microchannel plate photomultiplier tube that has 100 discrete anodes. Photons are counted for each discrete anode, providing a direct measure of the luminosity of an object viewed by the TV telephoto lens, albeit with low spatial resolution. The AEPI detector is mounted on a two-axis gimbal comprised of a Modified Apollo Telescope Mount Star Tracker (MAST), which provides experiment pointing over a 40-deg x 80-deg range, exclusive of restrictions due to the proximity of other experiments. The pointing stability is 1 arcmin with respect to the spacecraft coordinate system for an exposure of 1 second. The tracking capability is 3.5 deg/s with a stability of 1 arcmin. The detector and pointing system are located on the Spacelab pallet. The experiment is controlled by stored programs resident in the Dedicated Experiment Processor located in the Spacelab module.

Sandie, W. G.↗
NASA NTRS1981

Multisensor analysis of hydrologic features with emphasis on the Seasat SAR

Synthetic aperture radar (SAR) imagery of the Wind River Range area in Wyoming is compared with visible and near-infrared imagery of the same area. Data from the Seasat L-Band SAR and an aircraft X-Band SAR are compared with Landsat Return Beam Vidicon (RBV) visible data and near-infrared aerial photography and topographic maps of the same area. It is noted that visible and near-infrared data provide more information than the SAR data when conditions are the most favorable. The SAR penetrates clouds and snow, however, and data can be acquired day or night. Drainage density detail is good on SAR imagery because individual streams show up well owing to riparian vegetation; this causes higher radar reflections which result from the 'rough' surface which vegetation creates. In the winter image, the X-Band radar data show high returns because of cracks on the lake ice surfaces. High returns can also be seen in the L-Band SAR imagery of the lakes due to ripples on the surface induced by wind. It is concluded that the use of multispectral data would optimize analysis of hydrologic features.

Foster, J. L.↗
NASA NTRS1981

Quantitative analysis of drainage obtained from aerial photographs and RBV/LANDSAT images

Data obtained from aerial photographs (1:60,000) and LANDSAT return beam vidicon imagery (1:100,000) concerning drainage density, drainage texture, hydrography density, and the average length of channels were compared. Statistical analysis shows that significant differences exist in data from the two sources. The highly drained area lost more information than the less drained area. In addition, it was observed that the loss of information about the number of rivers was higher than that about the length of the channels.

Dejesusparada, N.↗
NASA NTRS1982

Spectroscopic observations of comets

Development of a spectrograph using a microchannel plate intensifier for observing faint comets is described. The spectrograph is capable of obtaining useful spectra of objects as faint as M(2) = 18. The increased guiding efficiency achieved by the optical coupling of the ISIT vidicon of the 154 cm telescope has resulted in a better signal to noise ratio. The ability to take a direct image of the comet aids in the interpretation of the spatial profile of the emissions. Spectra of comets Schwassmann-Wachmann 1, Bradfield, Encke, Tuttle, and Stephen-Oterma are discussed.

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NASA NTRS1981

Amazonas project: Application of remote sensing techniques for the integrated survey of natural resources in Amazonas

The use of LANDSAT multispectral scanner and return beam vidicon imagery for surveying the natural resources of the Brazilian Amazonas is described. Purposes of the Amazonas development project are summarized. The application of LANDSAT imagery to identification of vegetation coverage and soil use, identification of soil types, geomorphology, and geology and highway planning is discussed. An evaluation of the worth of LANDSAT imagery in mapping the region is presented. Maps generated by the project are included.

Dejesusparada, N.↗
NASA NTRS1981

LANDSAT 2, 3, and D

The history and operational status of the LANDSAT satellites and processing of LANDSAT imagery are summarized. Multispectral band scanner (MSS) data from LANDSAT 2 are being provided by recorders placed at several foreign ground stations. Return beam vidicon data are being received from LANDSAT 3. Processing and delivery of these data is improving, with disappearance of the backlog projected for 1982. The acquisition of MSS data and data from the thematic mapper (TM) is expected from LANDSAT D, with transfer of MSS data to NOAA projected for 1983 and TM data for 1985.

Salomonson, V. V.↗
NASA NTRS1981

Remote sensing: Physical principles, sensors and products, and the LANDSAT

Techniques of data acquisition by remote sensing are introduced in this teaching aid. The properties of the elements involved (radiant energy, topograph, atmospheric attenuation, surfaces, and sensors) are covered. Radiometers, photography, scanners, and radar are described as well as their products. Aspects of the LANDSAT system examined include the characteristics of the satellite and its orbit, the multispectral band scanner, and the return beam vidicon. Pixels (picture elements), pattern registration, and the characteristics, reception, and processing of LANDSAT imagery are also considered.

Dejesusparada, N.↗
NASA NTRS1981

Quiescent prominence spectrophotometry - Sodium D1,2, helium D3, and calcium /plus/ lambda 8498

The reported observations were carried out by means of a 25 cm coronagraph/coude spectrograph with a Si vidicon Optical Multichannel Analyzer (OMA) detector. The results of the investigation are presented in a number of tables, and the main conclusions concerning the studies are discussed. The relative behavior of prominence Na D line emission shows that the employed observing techniques yield reliable measures of prominence line strengths, not degraded to any substantial extent, in particular, by possible slit-filling effects. This conclusion is limited principally by the assumption that systematic vertical velocity fields in the prominences are not greater than 1.5 km/s. The Na D line profiles are well fitted by a one-component (i.e., homogeneous) line-forming region, thus reinforcing previous conclusions regarding the source of the enhanced wing emission.

Landman, D. A.↗
NASA NTRS1982

The Reiner Gamma Formation - Composition and origin as derived from remote sensing observations

In order to investigate the composition and origin of Reiner Gamma, near-infrared spectra and vidicon images were obtained and interpreted. The 0.40/0.56 micron ratio image shows that the high albedo portion of Reiner Gamma is surrounded by a 'red halo' and the 0.95/0.56 micron image indicates that Reiner Gamma exhibits a strong pyroxene absorption band. Analysis of the near-infrared spectra of various portions of the formation indicated the presence of major amounts of fresh mare basalt. Spectral mixing models demonstrate that the Reiner Gamma spectra can be reproduced by mixing major amounts of local fresh mare material (Reiner K crater) with small amounts of fresh highlands material (Oelbers A crater). No evidence was found for the presence of 'exotic' components (i.e., magnetite, free iron, cometary material). Together with photogeologic considerations, these results suggest that Reiner Gamma is quite young and is composed of a mixture of fresh highland materials with much larger quantities of local mare basalt.

Bell, J. F.↗
NASA NTRS1982

Images of the future - Two decades in astronomy

Future instruments for the 100-10,000 A UV-wavelength region will require detectors with greater quantum efficiency, smaller picture elements, a greater wavelength range, and greater active area than those currently available. After assessing the development status and performance characteristics of vidicons, image tubes, electronographic cameras, digicons, silicon arrays and microchannel plate intensifiers presently employed by astronomical spacecraft, attention is given to such next-generation detectors as the Mosaicked Optical Self-scanned Array Imaging Camera, which consists of a photocathode deposited on the input side of a microchannel plate intensifier. The problems posed by the signal processing and data analysis requirements of the devices foreseen for the 21st century are noted.

Weistrop, D.↗
NASA NTRS1982

Chemistry of cometary meteoroids from video-tape records of meteor spectra

The chemistry of the cometary meteoroids was studied by closed circuit television observing systems. Vidicon cameras produce basic data on standard video tape and enable the recording of the spectra of faint shower meteors, consequently the chemical study is extended to smaller particles and we have a larger data bank than is available from the more conventional method of recording meteor spectra by photography. The two main problems in using video tape meteor spectrum records are: (1) the video tape recording has a much lower resolution than the photographic technique; (2) video tape is relatively new type of data storage in astronomy and the methods of quantitative photometry have not yet been fully developed in the various fields where video tape is used. The use of the most detailed photographic meteor spectra to calibrate the video tape records and to make positive identification of the more prominent chemical elements appearing in the spectra may solve the low resolution problem. Progress in the development of standard photometric techniques for the analysis of video tape records of meteor spectra is reported.

Millman, P. M.↗
NASA NTRS1982

Early satellite program developments

A historical overview of the pioneer projects for the development of meteorological satellites is given. In addition, the parallel development of the responsible space agencies and panels is addressed. The Vanguard 2 satellite, the first Earth radiation experiment, and the vidicon equipped TIROS-1 satellite are discussed.

Kellogg, W. W.↗
NASA NTRS1981

Remote sensing: Present and future

Satellite remote sensing technology is overviewed with particular emphasis on the present and planned LANDSAT satellite systems. Satellite-borne instrumentation and their capabilities are discussed including multispectral scanners, return beam vidicons, the thermal inertia mapper, and STEREOSAT instrumentation.

Bloemer, H. H. L.↗
NASA NTRS1981

Performing and updating an inventory of Oregon's expanding irrigated agricultural lands utilizing remote sensing technology

An inventory technique based upon using remote sensing technology, interpreting both high altitude aerial photography and LANDSAT multispectral scanner imagery, is discussed. It is noted that once the final land use inventory maps of irrigated agricultural lands are available and approximately scaled they may be overlaid directly onto either multispectral scanner or return beam vidicon prints, thereby providing an inexpensive updating procedure.

Hall, M. J.↗
NASA NTRS1982

Mapping of land use and geomorphology in the APAPORE project area by LANDSAT satellite data, volume 1

The results of a land use and geomorphological mapping of the so-called Projeto APAPORE area, at Mato Grosso do Sul State are presented. The study was carried out using multispectral scanner (MSS) and return beam vidicon LANDSAT images (channels 5 and 7 for the MSS) at the scale of 1:250,000 from 1980 through visual interpretation. The results indicate that pastureland is the most widespead class and that the agricultural areas re concentrated in the north of the area under study. The area covered with cerradao (arboreous savanna type) has a great areal extention, thus permitting the advance of the agricultural frontier. The geomorphological mapping can be useful to regional planning of future land use within the studied area.

Parada, N. D. J.↗