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EOSAT: Multispectral - Satellite
Data Source: Earth Observation Satellite Co.(EOSAT) 4300 Forbes Blvd. Landham, MD. 20706 Phone: 1-800-367-2801
Data Format: MSS: BIP (thru 1/79)
Scale/Resolution: MSS ~ 80m, TM ~ 30m, RBV ~ 80m
Data Coverage: Worldwide. Historical data may be obtained through EROS Data Center.
Data Description: Standard 4 band MSS, 7 band TM data, or RBV data. Since the LANDSAT system has been commercialized, users must sign a form stating that they will not copy or distribute the data without prior authorization from EOSAT.
Media: 9-track tape, 6250 or 1600 bpi.
Aquisition Costs:
Product Cost
---------------------------MSS $660 MSS copies $120 + RBV Sub-scene $660 RBV 4 Sub-scenes $1320 TM Full Scene $3300 TM Quarter Scene $1650 * TM copies $720 +
Comments : * Quarter scenes are only available from stock in-house
Information taken from EOSAT pamphlet 205-5 "Landsat Products and Services".
Note: Military users are now required to purchase EOSAT data through the Defense Mapping Agency (DMA).