A Processor For Compression Of Multi-Spectral Image Data On-Board Remote Sensing Satellites

E. Mattsson. (1980), JBIS, 33, pp.327-332

Refcode: 1980.33.327

Abstract:

Multi-spectral sensors on-board remote sensing satellites generate enormous amounts of data. The data rate can reach up to 100 Mbits/s. In order to be able to receive this in standard ground stations the data rate has to be reduced, preferably without losing information. This data compression has to be performed on-board the satellite in real time, allowing continuous imaging. A high compression ratio with good image reconstruction quality is required.