The Role of the Terrain Analysis Center (TAC) in Managing the Use of Multispectral Imagery (MSI) for the United States Army.

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Abstract:

Commercially produced multispectral imagery MSI promises to play an increasingly important role for terrain and others in the United States Army in future years. There are several reasons for this. First, some useful types of quality imagery may not be as plentiful in the future as they have been in the past, and MSI can help to fill the void. Secondly, commercially produced imagery is not classified, and is therefore easy to handle and store, particularly in field environments. Thirdly, the resolution of MSI is slowly improving, making it more useful for detailed analysis. And finally, techniques for computerized multispectral classification and image enhancement, potentially useful tools for terrain analysts, should become more readily available. RH

Author(s):
Lee, F. D.
Author Organization(s):
ARMY ENGINEER TOPOGRAPHIC LABS FORT BELVOIR VA
Descriptive Note:
Technical rept.,
Pagination:
0008

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DOCUMENT & CONTEXTUAL SUMMARY

Distribution:
Approved For Public Release

RECORD

Collection: TR
Identifying Numbers
Report Number(s):
ETL-R-144
 Subject Terms
Joint Capability Areas:
JCA_2_Battlespace Awareness; JCA_2.4_Analysis Prediction and Production; JCA_5_Command and Control; JCA_5.3_Planning; JCA_4.6_Engineering; JCA_4.6.3_Geospatial Engineering; JCA_6_Net Centric; JCA_6.3.3_Spectrum Management; JCA_6.4.1_Secure Information Exchange
Modernization Areas:
Space
Communities of Interest:
Space
Descriptor(s):
*IMAGES, *MULTISPECTRAL, *TERRAIN, ANALYSTS, ARMY, CLASSIFICATION, COMPUTER APPLICATIONS, IMAGE PROCESSING, MILITARY FORCES(UNITED STATES), OPTIMIZATION
Field(s)/Group(s):
Miscellaneous Detection and Detectors
Report Date:
1988 Apr 21