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Interpretation of geographic patterns in simulated orbital television imagery of earth resourcesIn order to better determine the effects of the television imagery characteristics upon the interpretation of geographic patterns obtainable from orbital television sensors, and in order to better evaluate the influences of alternative sensor system parameters such as changes in orbital altitudes or scan line rates, a team of three professional interpreters independently mapped thematically the selected geographic phenomena that they could detect in orbital television imagery produced on a fourteen inch monitor and recorded photographically for analysis. Three thematic maps were compiled by each interpreter. The maps were: (1) transportation patterns; (2) other land use; and (3) physical regions. The results from the three interpreters are compared, agreements noted, and differences analyzed for cause such as disagreement on identification of phenomenon, visual acuity, differences in interpretation techniques, and differing professional backgrounds.
Document ID
19720016761
Acquisition Source
Legacy CDMS
Document Type
Other
Authors
Latham, J. P. (Florida Atlantic Univ. Boca Raton, FL, United States)
Cross, C. I. (Florida Atlantic Univ. Boca Raton, FL, United States)
Kuyper, W. H. (Florida Atlantic Univ. Boca Raton, FL, United States)
Witmer, R. E. (Florida Atlantic Univ. Boca Raton, FL, United States)
Date Acquired
August 6, 2013
Publication Date
January 1, 1972
Publication Information
Publication: Simulating and Interpreting Aerial or Orbital TV Observations of Geographic Patterns
Subject Category
Geophysics
Accession Number
72N24411
Distribution Limits
Public
Copyright
Work of the US Gov. Public Use Permitted.

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