October 15, 2007
No Landsat 7 Image Updates for 2-3 Weeks
The OhioLINK Landsat 7 Image Server will not be updated with new satellite images for two to three weeks. The U.S. Geological Survey, the organization that manages the Landsat Project, recently reported that "On October 6, 2007, Landsat 5 experienced an issue with its onboard batteries, leading to concerns about power balance. Imaging will be suspended while the flight operations team analyzes the problem. The Landsat team expects the investigation will last from 2 to 3 weeks." Further updates will be posted on the Landsat Project Web site as needed.
The Landsat 7 satellite was launched in April of 1999. This satellite orbits the earth and captures digital snapshots from space. OhioLINK has purchased all Ohio based data captured by Landsat 7 since the first data sets were available, and maintains a standing order for new data as it is captured.
Posted by Candi Clevenger at October 15, 2007 12:04 PM