Physics – Geophysics
Scientific paper
May 1987
adsabs.harvard.edu/cgi-bin/nph-data_query?bibcode=1987pggp.rept..525b&link_type=abstract
In NASA, Washington, Reports of Planetary Geology and Geophysics Program, 1986 p 525-526 (SEE N87-23341 16-91)
Physics
Geophysics
Amalthea, Geometry, Irregularities, Jupiter Satellites, Mapping, Phobos, Shapes, Digital Techniques, Display Devices, Satellite Imagery, Three Dimensional Bodies, Topography, Video Data
Scientific paper
Irregularly shaped satellites, such as Phobos and Amalthea, do not lend themselves to mapping by conventional methods because mathematical projections of their surfaces fail to convey an accurate visual impression of the landforms, and because large and irregular scale changes make their features difficult to measure on maps. A digital mapping technique has therefore been developed by which maps are compiled from digital topographic and spacecraft image files. The digital file is geometrically transformed as desired for human viewing, either on video screens or on hard copy. Digital files of this kind consist of digital images superimposed on another digital file representing the three-dimensional form of a body.
Batson Raymond M.
Edwards Kathleen
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