S36-87-098 - STS-036 - STS-36 earth observations
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Description: Many of the rugged inaccessible areas the world such as the Cassiar Mountains, Yukon Territory, Canada, a part of the Rocky Mountain Range can be observed and studied from space using remote sensing techniques and technology. The remotness and rugged landscape make ground surveys a costly and expensive undertaking whereas remote sensing can yield much information at a tiny fraction of the cost and effort.
Subject Terms: STS-36 EARTH OBSERVATIONS (FROM SPACE)
Date Taken: 3/3/1990 0:00
Categories: Earth Observations
Interior_Exterior: Exterior
Ground_Orbit: On-orbit
Original: Film - 70MM CT
Preservation File Format: TIFF
geon: CANADA-BC
feat: CASSIAR MOUNTAINS
lat: 59.5
lon: -130
tilt: 46
cldp: 10
nlat: 60.3
nlon: -131.8
dir: E
azi: 114
alt: 115
elev: 6
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