Development of an Image Registration Technique for Polar-Orbiting Satellites

Author

Jerry L. Mehlberg

Date of Award

12-1990

Document Type

Thesis

Degree Name

Master of Science

Department

Department of Operational Sciences

First Advisor

Thomas S. Kelso, PhD

Abstract

In this thesis, a means to perform spatial registration (gridding) of meteorological satellite data is developed. It is applicable to Automatic Picture Transmission (APT) data from the TIROS-N series polar-orbiting satellites operated by the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA). This technique does not require the use of ground control points. Registration is accomplished using an advanced orbital model to precisely compute the satellite's location based on NORAD two-line element sets and the time of the image. This technique is examined for accuracy and sensitivity to errors in the element set and satellite attitude control. This study involves over 70 images over a 60-day period.

AFIT Designator

AFIT-GSO-ENS-90D-12

DTIC Accession Number

ADA230586

Comments

The author's Vita page is omitted

Recommended Citation

Mehlberg, Jerry L., "Development of an Image Registration Technique for Polar-Orbiting Satellites" (1990). Theses and Dissertations. 8073.
https://scholar.afit.edu/etd/8073