Magnetic Tape Recording For Reconnaissance Applications, An Update

W. D. Kessler

doi:10.1117/12.948616

23 February 1989 Magnetic Tape Recording For Reconnaissance Applications, An Update

W. D. Kessler

Proceedings Volume 0979, Airborne Reconnaissance XII; (1989) https://doi.org/10.1117/12.948616
Event: 32nd Annual International Technical Symposium on Optical and Optoelectronic Applied Science and Engineering, 1988, San Diego, CA, United States

Abstract

Significant strides have been made during the past few years in the development and standardization of rotary head helical scan digital recorders, for reconnaissance applications. Two years ago at the 30th Annual, International Symposium on Optical & Optoelectronic Applied Science & Engineering, San Diego, this recording technology was reviewed. This paper provides an update of the progress of that development and standardization process. It begins with a brief review of the reconnaissance requirements, as viewed by the recording industry, then and now. Following this, an update of candidate recorder types, including the magnetic media and cassettes, fulfilling these requirements are discussed. Some potential problems facing the industry are then mentioned, and lastly, a brief look into the future is provided.

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W. D. Kessler "Magnetic Tape Recording For Reconnaissance Applications, An Update", Proc. SPIE 0979, Airborne Reconnaissance XII, (23 February 1989); https://doi.org/10.1117/12.948616

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