HRPT, High Resolution Picture Transmission, the ultimate ! 5 bands, 1.1km resolution and 10 bit data, nothing even comes close !

 

The many features of the software and HRPT system are listed below :-

• Windows 95, 98, NT, 2000 and XP multi-tasking, not a DOS application running in Windows
• Pentium II 450MHz 32 bit software support
• Automatic scheduling eliminates the need to predict start times
• Automatic channel switching allows continuous unattended reception of NOAA 12 14 15 & 18
• Real time reception and real time contrast stretch and channel selection
• 6 channel HRPT receiver for "unexpected" satellites
• All 5 band 10 bit data saved 1.1Km resolution
• User selectable and predefined contrast curves
• 30 bit real time MultiSpectral colour reception and manipulation
• Pre-set MultiSpectral band allocations for faster colour
• NOAA 15 band 3a multi-spectral images give greater land detail
• 256 or 1024 grey scale image manipulation and display
• Any Windows display resolution supported
• Colour or greyscale printers on any Windows compatible printer
• Multiple image channels viewable simultaneously
• Import and Export of industry standard image files
• SeaWiFS compatible
• AutoTracking in real time and minimum elevation set available
• Both motors driven simultaneously in AutoTrack
• 12 bit AutoTrack resolution
• Nudge operation allows precise dish alignment indoors
• Element updates available by automatic Internet connection
• Yaesu, Emotator and "other" Az-El unit compatible
• Software update service via Internet or post
• Hardware update service
• Modular design for flexible operation
• Only one card to fit in PC
• Real moving coil S meter independent from computer software

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HRPT Image Data channels formats

 

Data Channels
1	0.58 – 0.68 µm	General purpose visible for cloud and surface mapping. Biased towards green/yellow and gives very good land detail in the summer
2	0.725 – 1.10 µm	Surface water delineation. Biased from red to near infrared. A good general purpose visible sensor that gives surprisingly good land detail even in winter.
3a	1.57 - 1.64 µm	Cloud / ice discrimination. Can also show good land detail. (Noaa 15 only)
3b	3.55 – 3.93 µm	Sea surface temperature and night time cloud mapping. Can give extremely accurate temperature readout over a relatively narrow range (-15 to +30°C). Shows land detail from thermal data (Noaa 15 only)
4	10.5 – 11.5 µm	Sea surface mapping and day/night cloud mapping. A good general purpose infrared channel for every day use. Rivers are visible in winter due to their temperature differential.
5	11.5 – 12.5 µm	Sea surface mapping, otherwise somewhat similar to Band 4.

 

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