DocumentCode
2964036
Title
HDTV experiment for STS-29 orbiter launch
Author
Beakley, G.W. ; Prodan, R.S. ; Caillouet, C.R.
fYear
1990
fDate
2-5 Dec 1990
Firstpage
1062
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;
fLanguage
English
Publisher
ieee
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
Type
conf
DOI
10.1109/GLOCOM.1990.116665
Filename
116665
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