High Resolution Imaging from the Geostationary Orbit
Abstract
The geostationary orbit (GEO) is commonly used for telecommunication and meteorological missions, rarely for scientific missions, within certain limit for remote sensing. For this purpose, low orbits (LEO), typically between 500 to 1,000 km in altitude, are employed in order to get higher spatial and radiometric resolutions. However the GEO offers several advantages for the earth observations, which are: possibility of a continuous observations of the same geographic area of interest, coverage of the whole hemisphere and possibility of re-visiting in a short time the same region, real-time dissemination of the data towards the users and constant observation angles. These features are particularly important in the tactical and strategic surveillance.
Document Details
- Document Type
- Technical Report
- Publication Date
- Oct 01, 2000
- Accession Number
- ADP010823
Entities
People
- Cesare Dionisio
- Massimo Cecconi
- Stefano Cesare