Special projects of the geographic applications program

Abstract

Alternative uses were investigated for the Mississippi Test Facility since the phaseout of Saturn 5 engine testing. Using the facility for collecting remotely sensed data is suggested for regional studies. The capabilities of various remote sensing devices to detect, identify, monitor, or determine effects of environmental pollution are summarized. Which pollutants could be monitored from spacecraft, high and low altitude aircraft, and ground based platforms are determined. Examples of special processing and enhancement and analysis techniques used in connection with remote sensing data are provided.