Title :
Surveying and Mapping from Space
Author :
Spooner, Charles S.
Author_Institution :
Army Map Service, Washington, D. C.
Abstract :
Artificial satellites promise means of completing precise surveys of the world and of acquiring world-wide photographic coverage for the production of topographic maps. The applicability of satellites to the field of geodesy is covered, and problem areas associated with map compilation serve to emphasize a critical research area.
Keywords :
Aerospace electronics; Aircraft; Artificial satellites; Cameras; Geodesy; Government; Instruments; Missiles; Satellite broadcasting; Space technology;
Journal_Title :
Military Electronics, IRE Transactions on
DOI :
10.1109/IRET-MIL.1960.5008231
