Star-Satellite Processor using Video Disc.

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Abstract:

A design is presented for video disc processing of electro-optical images to remove stationary star backgrounds. Satellites in the field can easily be discriminated because they move between exposures. The system is proposed as an operator aid rather than a final automated technique because the probability of detection and false alarm characteristics cannot be confidently predicted. The processor was not included in the report of the Lincoln Experimental Electro-Optical System design and is issued separately because of general interest in starsatellite processing systems. Author

Author(s):
Flynn, Gerard T.
Author Organization(s):
MASSACHUSETTS INST OF TECH LEXINGTON LINCOLN LAB
Descriptive Note:
Technical note,
Pagination:
0018

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DOCUMENT & CONTEXTUAL SUMMARY

Distribution:
Approved For Public Release

RECORD

Collection: TR
Identifying Numbers
Report Number(s):
TN-1974-26, ESD-TR-74-169
Contract/Grant Number(s):
F19628-73-C-0002
Project Number(s):
AF-649L
Monitor Series:
TR-74-169
 Subject Terms
Modernization Areas:
Space
Communities of Interest:
Space
Descriptor(s):
*SATELLITE TRACKING SYSTEMS, *OPTICAL DETECTION, VIDEO TAPE RECORDING, DISK RECORDING SYSTEMS, IMAGE PROCESSING, TARGET DISCRIMINATION
Field(s)/Group(s):
Optical Detection and Detectors
Report Date:
1974 Apr 26