MSX—A MULTIUSE SPACE EXPERIMENT MSX—A Multiuse Space Experiment
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he Midcourse Space Experiment (MSX) has the potential to address environmental issues and demonstrate that a mission for the DoD can fulfill nondefense, or dual-use, data collection requirements. MSX differs from conventional satellite investigations in that the spacecraft does not have a routine data collection mode, and it has a hyperspectral imaging capability. In this article we explore what these differences imply for dual-use applications. Examples of how MSX can be used for atmospheric remote sensing, determining ocean color, and identifying surface composition are discussed. A brief description of the MSX instruments is also provided. T
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تاریخ انتشار 1995