Long Range Microimage Transmission Techniques Study for AFMPC.

摘要

Facsimile transmission has been around for over fifty years. Historically, the technology has been based primarily on a paper in/paper out type of operation. However, with the increasing use of microfilm as a source medium, the technology has expanded to include the capture of data from a microimage source, the transmission of that data as in conventional facsimile, and the reproduction of that data not only as hard copy (paper product) but also as soft copy (CRT Display) or another microimage (film product). The technology has been investigated extensively by both government and private industry. The electronic transmission of microimage data is technically feasible. However, indications are that an electronic image transmission system will cost significantly more to operate than a manual system which utilizes the U.S. Postal Delivery Service. This is due primarily to the data transmission cost. Although this technology is not competitive with mail delivery at this time, many experts feel that the cost of electronic transmission is going down and will continue to do so with the growth of satellite communications along with competing ground systems. (Author)