Applications of Slow-Scan Television Systems to Planetary Exploration

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Publisher: SMPTE
Doc Type: Journal Article
Article Type: research-article
Abstract: The design of a spacecraft television system must be selected from many parameters while seeking to optimize performance and reliability with respect to weight and complexity, within the constraints of existing technology. The slow-scan TV system employing a vidicon photosensor uses a mechanical shutter which allows the vidicon to effectively store the scene image and perform the readout sequence at a much reduced rate. Digital encoding of the analog video signal prior to recording preserves the high signal-to-noise ratio and eliminates signal degradation in the Earth-spacecraft downlink. Future trends are described which involve improvements in sensors, data encoding and storage. Various types of television systems considered for future planetary missions are discussed.*
Publication Date: 1970-07-01
DOI: 10.5594/J14325
Link: https://doi.org/10.5594/J14325
Author(s): P. M. Salomon

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