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EARTH SATELLITE CORPORATION
(EarthSal )
1771 N STREET, N. W., WASHINCTON, D. C. 20036 / (202) 785-1123
July 7, 1972
ational Aeronautics and
Space Administration
oddard Space Flight Center
reenbelt, Maryland 20771
Gentlemen:
RE: MONTHLY PROGRESS REPORT - SR #141: ERTS-A, Snow Enhancement
Earth Satellite Corporation (EarthSat) is pleased to submit a pro-
gress report for the period of May 26, 1972 to June 30, 1972. To facil-
itate NASA review, a consistent format has been adopted for this and all
future monthly reports prepared by Geosciences and Environmental Applica-
tions Division. Suggestions to improve the format or scope of this
report will be welcomed. Your attention is directed to Section H as an
ACTION ITEM.
A. TITLE: Facilitating the Exploitation of ERTS-Imaqery Using
Snow Enhancement Techniques (SR#141)
B. PRINCIPAL INVESTIGATOR: Dr. Frank J. Wobber
C. CONTRIBUTORS: Dr. Frank J. Wobber
Mr. Kenneth Martin
Mr. Orville Russell
D. SUMMARY OF ACCOMPLISHMENTS:
Preliminary projects have been targeted towards completing
those tasks listed in Phase I (Pre-Launch Preparations).
A brief statement of accomplishments to date is below:
°ERTS simulation imagery of ERAP Area No. 1 (Feather River-
Lake Tahoe Basins) has been analyzed to evaluate snow
enhancement capabilities (Task 1.0).
*Snow-on-ground report capabilities have been assessed and
subscriptions (e.g. New England Climatological Data) taken
out to establish a regular snow-on-ground report capability
(Task 3.0).
*Weather station locations within the test area have been
plotted (on a base map) and their capabilities (i.e.
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whether or not they supply snow-on-ground data) recorded
(Task 3.0).
*Forms have been prepared to contact those weather station
personnel who normally don't report snow-on-ground data to
intensify snow report networks(Task 3.0).
'Information of the geology of the test site has been
collected (e.g. radar mosaics, 7 1/2 minute topographic
sheets) (Task 2.0).
E. SIGNIFICANT RESULTS: None.
F. PROBLEMS:
'Basic data (maps etc.) collection in the Feather River
area will not benefit work to be conducted in the Mass-
achusets test area; a firm NASA commitment to overfly
the Massachusets test area is essential.
'To initiate Task 4.0 of the pre-launch preparations,
a list which details the current boundaries of test
sites in the New England area is required. The tech-
nical monitor has been advised this data is needed.
G. RECOMMENDATIONS FOR TECHNICAL CHANGES: None
'A request for additional funds to greatly improve the
snow depth data acquisition net at relatively low cost
has been submitted and is attached.
H. CHANGES TO STANDING ORDER FORMS:
'Changes were necessary within the standing order forms.
A revised form with all the necessary corrections incor-
porated is attached.
I. OVERVIEW OF INVESTIGATION:
'The experiment is progressing on schedule and with a min-
imum of unanticipated difficulties. Preliminary analysis of
Feather River imagery indicates constructive results can be
obtained.
MONTHLY PROGRESS REPORT
Questions concerning this report should be directed to the under-
signed at (202) 785-1123.
Director '_
Geosciences and Environmental
Applications
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Mr. Michael Ciufolo
Code 245
Goddard Space Flight Center
Greenbelt, Maryland 20771
Mr. Arthur Fihelly
Code 430
Goddard Space Flight Center
Greenbelt, Maryland 20771
Dr. William Nordberg
ERTS Project Scientist
Code 530
Greenbelt, Maryland 20771
Dr. Paul Lowman
Code 650
Goddard Space Flight Center
Greenbelt, Maryland 20771
ERTS Program Manager
Code ER
NASA Headquarters
Washington, D.C.


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