DocumentCode
1019384
Title
The McIdas System
Author
Smith, Eric A.
Author_Institution
University of Wisconsin Space Science and Engineering Center 1225 West Dayton St., Madison, WI 53706
Volume
13
Issue
3
fYear
1975
fDate
7/1/1975 12:00:00 AM
Firstpage
123
Lastpage
136
Abstract
A Man-Computer Interactive Data Access System (McIDAS) has been developed for image processing and analysis. The hardware and software design of McIDAS is outlined with specific regards to the meteorological user. A variety of image processing techniques have been implemented on McIDAS for use with many kinds of images, in particular, ATS, ERTS-A, Mariner X, and SMS-A satellite data. A flexible digital image enhancement system is included in the McIDAS design. Special mention is made of the NAVIGATION, WINDCO, and CLDHGT systems which were developed for the purpose of aligning time sequences of geosynchronous satellite pictures, and determining the motion and height of selected cloud targets. The support which McIDAS can provide to the TV broadcasting community is also discussed.
Keywords
Clouds; Digital images; Hardware; Image analysis; Image processing; Meteorology; Satellite broadcasting; Satellite navigation systems; Software design; TV broadcasting;
fLanguage
English
Journal_Title
Geoscience Electronics, IEEE Transactions on
Publisher
ieee
ISSN
0018-9413
Type
jour
DOI
10.1109/TGE.1975.294394
Filename
4071735
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