Optical Disc Utilized As A Data Storage System For Reconnaissance

Donald G. Herzog

doi:10.1117/12.936197

9 January 1984 Optical Disc Utilized As A Data Storage System For Reconnaissance

Donald G. Herzog

Proceedings Volume 0424, Airborne Reconnaissance VII; (1984) https://doi.org/10.1117/12.936197
Event: 27th Annual Technical Symposium, 1983, San Diego, United States

Abstract

Electra-optic and Radar sensing reconnaissance systems have many advantages including remote transmission and image data processing that conventional film camera systems do not have. However, data storage and retrieval that was naturally and easily accomplished with film must now be accommodated by other techniques. The optical disc data storage and retrieval systems offer significant advantage towards fulfilling this need. This paper will provide an overview description of the technology, some of the fundamental alternatives of configuration approach, and some examples of where it may be considered in the reconnaissance system. Silver halide film has been and still is the work horse of the image based reconnaissance field. It will not be replaced in the near future either, but rather a gradual transition to total electronic systems is expected. It is not the intent of this paper to debase film, because in fact it has its advantages. We have learned to optimize its advantages and minimize its disadvantages. However optical disc systems have a definite role to play in the reconnaissance field.

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Donald G. Herzog "Optical Disc Utilized As A Data Storage System For Reconnaissance", Proc. SPIE 0424, Airborne Reconnaissance VII, (9 January 1984); https://doi.org/10.1117/12.936197

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