Landsat Image Map Production Methods at the U. S. Geological Survey
Journal of Imaging Technology
By: R.D. Kidwell, D.R. Binnie, and S. Martin
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Abstract
To maintain consistently high quality in satellite image map production, the U. S. Geological Survey (USGS) has developed standard procedures for the photographic and digital production of Landsat image mosaics, and for lithographic printing of multispectral imagery. This paper gives a brief review of the photographic, digital, and lithographic procedures currently in use for producing image maps from Landsat data. It is shown that consistency in the printing of image maps is achieved by standardizing the materials and procedures that affect the image detail and color balance of the final product. Densitometric standards are established by printing control targets using the pressplates, inks, pre-press proofs, and paper to be used for printing.
Suggested Citation
Kidwell, R., Binnie, D., Martin, S., 1987, Landsat Image Map Production Methods at the U. S. Geological Survey: Journal of Imaging Technology, v. 13, no. 3, p. 93-96.
| Publication type | Article |
|---|---|
| Publication Subtype | Journal Article |
| Title | Landsat Image Map Production Methods at the U. S. Geological Survey |
| Series title | Journal of Imaging Technology |
| Volume | 13 |
| Issue | 3 |
| Year Published | 1987 |
| Language | English |
| Larger Work Type | Article |
| Larger Work Subtype | Journal Article |
| Larger Work Title | Journal of Imaging Technology |
| First page | 93 |
| Last page | 96 |