Title :
HDTV experiment for STS-29 orbiter launch
Author :
Beakley, G.W. ; Prodan, R.S. ; Caillouet, C.R.
Abstract :
A test of high-definition television (HDTV) technology for use in launch operations, communications, and media postproduction is described. The test objectives, system description, camera tests, video tape recorder tests, and technical observations are discussed. The HDTV launch coverage of the STS-29 space shuttle mission successfully produced video of significantly improved quality, and operational feasibility was demonstrated. However, more stringent observance to equipment setup and maintenance procedures is necessary for consistent, high-quality results
Keywords :
colour television cameras; ground support equipment; high definition television; space vehicles; video recording; HDTV experiment; HDTV launch coverage; STS-29 orbiter; STS-29 space shuttle mission; camera tests; colour TV cameras; equipment setup; ground support equipment; high-definition television; maintenance procedures; media postproduction; video tape recorder tests; Digital cameras; HDTV; High definition video; Lenses; NASA; Space shuttles; Space technology; System testing; TV; Transportation;
Conference_Titel :
Global Telecommunications Conference, 1990, and Exhibition. 'Communications: Connecting the Future', GLOBECOM '90., IEEE
Conference_Location :
San Diego, CA
Print_ISBN :
0-87942-632-2
DOI :
10.1109/GLOCOM.1990.116665
