Observations Of The Earth Using Nighttime Visible Imagery

J. L. Foster

doi:10.1117/12.935885

22 September 1983 Observations Of The Earth Using Nighttime Visible Imagery

J. L. Foster

Proceedings Volume 0414, Optical Engineering for Cold Environments; (1983) https://doi.org/10.1117/12.935885
Event: 1983 Technical Symposium East, 1983, Arlington, United States

Abstract

The earth as viewed from space in visible light at night reveals some features not easily discernible during the day such as aurora, forest fires, city lights and gas flares. In addition, those features having a high albedo such as snow and ice can be identified on many moonlit nights nearly as well as they can in sunlight. The Air Force DMSP satellites have been operating in the visible wavelengths at night since the mid 1960's. Most all other satellites having optical sensors are incapable of imaging at night. Imaging systems having improved light sensitivity in the visible portion of the spectrum should be considered when planning future earth resources satellite missions in order to utilize nighttime as well as daytime visual observations.

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J. L. Foster "Observations Of The Earth Using Nighttime Visible Imagery", Proc. SPIE 0414, Optical Engineering for Cold Environments, (22 September 1983); https://doi.org/10.1117/12.935885

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