Citation
Abstract
Technology has advanced the development and utilization of higher and faster data rates for deep space satellite research; machine computation and analysis have been relied upon by investigators and analysts for a greater percentage of the data reduction. The investigator, analyst, and end user, however, still face a massive volume of output data. The longevity of spacecraft systems in high data transmission modes and the “one of a kind” nature of the data being returned increase the desire for extensive data acquisition and retention of scientific and engineering information. The result of increased volumes of data being processed with corresponding increases in magnetic tape and tab paper output poses cost and storage problems for the processing facility and the data analyst. An efficient and expeditious method for data reduction, retention, and retrieval is mandatory. Micrographic technology, i.e., microfilm processes, microforms, and retrieval systems, combined with current computing techniques, affords the data user quicklook profiles and trend information in relatively short turnaround time, as well as accessibility to larger and more detailed data bases.
Details
- Volume
- VII
- Published
- February 15, 1972
- Pages
- 185–189
- File Size
- 422.5 KB