Collection, Processing, and Distribution of Remote Sensing Data from Brazilian Receiving Station

摘要

Basic information about the Brazilian LANDSAT tracking, receiving, processing and distribution system operated by INPE the Cachoeira Paulista Electronic and Photographic Processing Laboratory and Distribution Center. The increase of the users community - with more than 1,200 participant organizations - and the increase of the volume of images produced - near 20,000 in 1979 - are effective demonstration of the importance of remote sensing in Brazil. Types and prices of products available, product request and related items are discussed. Also, the already planned future achievements of the Brazilian Remote Sensing Satellite Program are briefly described.