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Satellite Digital Imaging System

Satellite Digital Imaging System. Satellite Digital Imaging System. Brief History In 1995, CAP standardized on Slow Scan TV as the video system for CAP. In 1997-1998 the first systems were deployed to the regions. Equipment took up most of the back seat

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Satellite Digital Imaging System

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  1. Satellite Digital Imaging System

  2. Satellite Digital Imaging System • Brief History • In 1995, CAP standardized on Slow Scan TV as the video system for CAP. • In 1997-1998 the first systems were deployed to the regions. • Equipment took up most of the back seat • Used CAP VHF-FM Frequencies causing interference problems. • Resolution was not good.

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  5. Satellite Digital Imaging System • Brief History – Continued • In January 2003, the Advanced Technology Group was challenged to provide a better resolution system for delivering video for CAP. • Members of the Naval Research Lab studied the available methods and recommended utilizing the Globalstar Satellite Phone system for sending video. • First mission tested in the Florida Keys in April 2003.

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  9. Satellite Digital Imaging System • Systems delivered to regions beginning the summer of 2003. • Each region has 2 complete systems and one additional tray. • Several wings are currently purchasing their own systems thanks to local government grants.

  10. Satellite Digital Imaging System • What is SDIS?

  11. Satellite Digital Imaging System • Installation Professionally installed RCOM-100 Sat. Phone

  12. Satellite Digital Imaging System • RCOM-100 Unit • DB-9 serial connector for a computer • RJ-11 standard phone connection • Cables run to back seat

  13. Satellite Digital Imaging System • Video Components • Nikon Coolpix 5700 Digital Camera or other suitable camera • Laptop/Tablet Computer

  14. Satellite Digital Imaging System System Setup

  15. Satellite Digital Imaging System • System Connections Connecting components differently will cause system failure!

  16. Satellite Digital Imaging System • Startup

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  18. Satellite Digital Imaging System Click OK

  19. Satellite Digital Imaging System Click “Setup Mission”

  20. Satellite Digital Imaging System Select Mission Click “Set Mission”

  21. Satellite Digital Imaging System Note system configuration.

  22. Satellite Digital Imaging System How it works Take the picture Attach it to an E-mail Send the E-mail by Satcom

  23. Satellite Digital Imaging System • Taking the pictures • Standard practices • Backseat with camera window is best

  24. Satellite Digital Imaging System • Downloading the pictures • Turn on computer • Connect cable from camera to USB port on computer • Turn the Nikon Coolpix 5700 on. • Nikon software should autostart.

  25. This screen comes up automatically when the camera is plugged into the computer. You can change where in the computer the pictures are stored. When you are ready, click here to download your pictures from the camera to the computer. Satellite Digital Imaging System • Nikon Image Transfer

  26. Once the download begins you will be able to view a thumbnail and the percentage of download for each picture. Ensure the “Show thumbnail” box is checked. Satellite Digital Imaging System • Nikon Downloading

  27. Satellite Digital Imaging System • Nikon Browser

  28. You can make an optional edit of any picture by highlighting the photo to edit and clicking on the edit icon. Edit Icon Highlighted Picture Satellite Digital Imaging System • Nikon Browser

  29. Simply use the marquee tool to select the area and then click on the crop tool. Satellite Digital Imaging System • Editing the Image Simply use the marquee tool to select the area and then click on the crop tool. Simply use the marquee tool to select the area and then click on the crop tool.

  30. Satellite Digital Imaging System • Save Image Your crop will fill the picture area. Now save the picture with the name of your choice. When finished click the Nikon Browser icon at the bottom on the screen. Blurred for privacy reasons Nikon Browser Icon

  31. To send the image highlight the picture or pictures you want to send with you cursor. Then simply click the e-mail icon Satellite Digital Imaging System • Sending the image

  32. Once the e-mail icon is selected an e-mail box will appear. Select This size (750 pixels) allows the picture to be displayed on the receiver’s computer approximately full screen and ensures the picture file size is not to large for efficient transmission. Once your have set the pixel width, click on the send icon. Satellite Digital Imaging System • Selecting Size

  33. Satellite Digital Imaging System • Addressing & sending E-Mail Message Use E-Mail Groups instead of long lists of addresses. Subject line will be the image caption. Last line must be the WMIRS Signature block.

  34. Satellite Digital Imaging System SDIS Status

  35. Satellite Digital Imaging System • Message is spooled in the computer • The spooler will connect to Globalstar and send messages until all are sent • You may continue to send and the new messages will be sent in turn • If the connection is lost, the spooler will retry until a new connection is made.

  36. Satellite Digital Imaging System • E-mail delivery is the primary method • WMIRS should is used for archiving images • WMIRS Format for message • Subject line will be the WMIRS caption • Last line must be WMIRS MISSION: XXX • For WMIRS to recognize

  37. Satellite Digital Imaging System • Important Notes: • Practice with a regular phone dialup internet connection from any location • Configure address groups in advance • Test computer and camera during preflight • Send a practice picture after startup • After downloading your camera pictures remember to delete downloaded pictures or they will be downloaded again during the next download

  38. Satellite Digital Imaging System Satellite Time is Expensive Ensure the system is used for mission essential purposes only!! Each RCOM-100 is on a 120 minute monthly plan (no rollover.) Minutes in excess of the plan that have not been pre-approved by the National Operations Center will be billed to the responsible region

  39. Satellite Digital Imaging System • What’s new? • Higher resolution with better cameras • IR/Thermal Imaging

  40. Satellite Digital Imaging System • Better resolution with new cameras

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  43. Satellite Digital Imaging System IR Thermal Imaging

  44. Satellite Digital Imaging System The End Take the test at: https://ntc.cap.af.mil/ops/tests/default.cfm?grp=dov

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