ORSER Technical Reports

The Office for Remote Sensing of Earth Resources (ORSER), of Penn State's Space Science and Engineering Laboratory, operated from the mid-1970s to the mid-1980s. Their reports had varied titles:  ORSER or ORSER-SSEL.

 

ORSER Technical Reports
Series NumberTitleAuthor(s)Year
1-73Canal Program DescriptionLachowski, H.M.
F.Y. Borden
1973
9-73Interdisciplinary applications and interpretations of ERTS data within the Susquehanna River Basin (resource inventory, land use, and pollution)G.J. McMurtry
G.W. Petersen
1973
10-73Program DescriptionsF. Y. Borden
D. N. Applegate
B. J. Turner
H. M. Lachowski
J. R. Hoosty
1973
11-73ERTS and Aircraft Multispectral Scanner Digital Data Users ManualG. J. McMurtry
G. W. Petersen
F. Y. Borden
D. N. Applegate
B. J. Turner
1973
12-73Storage and Retrieval of Erts and Underflight ImageryN. B. Bolling1973
13-73Development of the Hybrid Approach to Data ProcessingH. A Weeden
F.Y. Borden
D. N. Applegate
N. B. Bolling
1973
14-73Land Use MappingBordern, F. Y
H. A. Weeden
D. N. Applegate
N. B. Bolling
1973
15-73Comparison of Preprocessing and Classification Techniques as Applied to Multispectral Scanner DataJ. R. Hoosty and G. J. McMurtry1973
16-73Survey and Inventory of Forest ResourcesB. J. Turner
D. L. Williams
1973
17-73Cananical Analysis Applied to the Interpretation of Multispectral Scanner DataH. M. Lachowski
F. Y. Borden
1973
18-73Catalogues for Remote Sensing Digital Data TapesF. Y. Borden
H. M. Lachowski
D. N. Applegate
1973
19-73Processing of Remote Sensing DataG. J. McMurtry
S. J. Chung
N. B. Bolling
1973
20-73Mapping of Anthracite RefuseD. N. Thompson
F. Y.Borden
1973
21-73Investigation of Vegetative Cover ConditionsB. F. Merembeck
F. Y. Borden
1973
22-73Correction of Banding in Mss Digital DataF. Y. Borden1973
23-73Acid Mine Drainage and Strip MinesS. S. Alexander
J. L. Dein
1973
24-73Analog to Digital Conversion and Processing of Mss Data Using a hybrid ComputerC. E. Rambert
G. J. McMurtry
1973
25-73Agricultural Land Use MappingA. D. Wilson
G. W. Peterson
1973
1-74Analysis and Application of ERTS-1 Data for Regional Geologiocal MappingDavid P. Gold
Richard R. Parizek
Shelton S. Alexander
1974
2-74Geologic Investigations of the Great Valley in PennsylvaniaD. Krohn
D. P Gold
1974
3-74Gray Scale Printing and Photographic Reductions of Large Area Computer Generated MapsA. David Wilson
Richard E. Ackley
1974
5-74Computer Analysis and Mapping of Gypsy Moth Defoliation Levels in Northeastern Pennsylvania using ERYS-1 DataD. L. Williams
B.J Turner
1974
6-74Preliminary Investigation of the Effects of Conversion of ERTS Data to Radiometric Values of the Performance of the Orser Remote Sensing Classification RoutinesL. E. Links, Jr.1974
7-74A Method of Specifying Remotely Sensed Units for Soil Sample PointsG. A. May
G. W. Peterson
Bordern, F. Y.
D. N Applegate
1974
9-74The Penn State ORSER system for processing and analyzing ERTS and other MSS dataG. J. McMurtry
G. W. Petersen
F. Y. Borden
H. A. Weeden
1974
10-74Application of Remote Sensing to Natural Resource and Enviromental Problems in PennsylvaniaDavid P. Gold
Shelton S. Alexander
Richard R. Parizek
1974
11-74Transference of ERTS-1 Spectral Signatures in Time and SpaceB. F. Merembeck; Bordern, F. Y.
D. N. Applegate
1974
12-74Classification and Mapping of Coal Refuse, Vegetative Cover Types, and Forest Types by Digital Processing Erts-1 Data F. Y. Borden
B. F Merembeck
D. N. Thompson
B. J. Turner; D. L. Williams
1974
14-74Sensitivity of Normailized Classification Procedures for Floodplain SoilsL. E. Links, Jr.1974
15-74The Use of Remote Sensing and Natural Indicators to Deliniate Floodplains- Preliminary FindingsS. C. Sollers1974
17-74A Survey of Image Enhancement TechniquesG. J. McMurtry1974
18-74Storage and Handling of Satellite and Aircraft Imagery in OrserN. B. Bolling1974
19-74Satellite Detection of vegetative Damage and Alteration Caused by Pollutants Emitted by a Zinc SmelterE.L. Fritz
S. P. Pennypacker
1974
20-74Interpretations of Pennsylvania Agricultural Land Use from ERTS-1 DataG. W. Peterson
A. D. Wilson
1974
21-74Land Use Mapping in the Susquehanna River BasinG. A. May
G. J. McMurtry
1974
22-74Interpretation and Mapping of Gypsy Moth Defoliation from Erts(LandSat)-1 Temporal CompositesW.S. Kowalik1974
23-74Techniques for Delineation and Portrayal of Land Cover Types Using Erts-1 DataG. W. Peterson
A. D. Wilson
1974
24-74Land Use Mapping in Erie County, Pennsylvania - A Pilot Study
Remote Sensing for Resource and Environmental Surveys: A Progress Review-1974
G.A. May1974
26-74Application of Erts Imagery to the Study of Residual KaolinsR.W. Pollok1974
2-75Preliminary Skylab Mss Channel EvaluationsD. M. Barr
F. Y.Borden
1975
3-75Spectral Signature Selection for Mapping Bare SoilsG. A. May
G. W. Peterson
1975
4-75Processing Erts and Aircraft Mss Data with the General Electric Image 100 SystemB. F. Merembeck
F. Y.Borden
1975
5-75Lineament Map of PennsylvaniaW. S. Kowalik
D. P. Gold
1975
6-75Application(s) of Cluster Analysis in Natural Resources ResearchB.J. Turner1975
7-75A Method of Specifying Remotely Sensed Units for Soil Sample PointsG. A. May
G. W. Peterson
F. Y.Borden
D. N. Applegate
1975
9-75Relation of Lineaments to Sulfide Deposits: Bald Eagle Mountain, Centre County, PennsylvaniaM. D. Krohn
D. P. Gold
1975
11-75Diazo Printing of Erts Color CompositesW. S. Kowalik1975
12-75Comparison of Skylab and LandSat Lineaments with Joint Orientations in Northcentral PennsylvaniaW. S. Kowalik1975
13-75The Use of Landsat-1 Imagery in Mapping Lineaments in PennsylvaniaW. S. Kowalik
D. P. Gold
1975
14-75Lineaments and Mineral Occurrences in PennsylvaniaW. S. Kowalik
D. P. Gold
1975
15-75Remote Sensor Digital Image Data Analysis using the General Electric Image 100 Analysis System (A Study of Analysis Speed, Cost, and Performance)General Electric Company, Space Division (on subcontract to Orser)1975
16-75Photointerpretation of Skylab PhotographyH. W. Weeden
C. Kleeman
S. Daelhausen
G. Helser
1975
17-75Reconnaissance Mapping From Aerial PhotographsH. W. Weeden
N. B. Bolling
1975
18-75Canonical Analysis and Transformation of Skylab Multispectral Scanner DataD. M. Barr
B. F. Merembeck
1975
19-75Land Use Classification Mapping using Erep Mss DataD.M. Barr1975
20-75Floodplain Delineation Using Landsat-1 DataD. L. Henninger
M. L. Stauffer
G. W. Petersen
G. J. McMurtry
1975
1-76Floodplain Delineation Using Aircraft DataD. L. Henninger
M. L. Stauffer
H. A. Weeden
G. W. Petersen
1976
2-76Interdisciplinary Applications and Interpretations of Erep Data Within the Susquehanna River BasinG. J. McMurtry
G. W. Petersen
1976
4-76Use of Landsat-1 Data for the Detection and Mapping of Saline Seeps in MontanaG. A. May
G. W. Peterson
1976
5-76Interdisciplinary Analysis and Interpretations of LandSat DataG. J. McMurtry
G. W. Petersen
F. Y. Borden
1976
2-77Canonical Analysis as a Preprocessing and Feature Selection Method for Multispectral DataF. Y. Borden
G.J McMurtry
1977
3-77Application of Canonical Analysis to Multispectral Scanner DataB. F Merembeck
Bordern, F. Y.
M. H. Podwysocki
D. N. Applegate
1977
4-77Use of the Ramtek Color Display System in Metereorological StudiesJohn P. Scheib1977
5-77The Orser Digital Data Processing System: A Short DescriptionD. N. Appelgate1977
6-77Preliminary Classification and Mapping of Presque Isle and Environs  with LandSat-1 Data from Erie County, PennsylvaniaEva Tucker, Jr.1977
7-77The Orser System for Processing and Analyzing LandSat and other mss DataG. J. McMurtry
F. Y.Borden
H. A. Weeden
G. W. Peterson
1977
8-77Statistical analysis of remote sensing data for ORSER program usersBrian J. Turner1977
10-77Geometric correction of Landsat MSS dataD. N. Applegate1977
11-77Outline of digital display devices and related equipmentG.J. McMurtry1977
12-77A Study of the Tyrone-Mount Union Lineament by Remote Sensing Techniques and Field MethodsM. R Canich
D. P. Gold
1977
1-78Airphoto Specifications for Subsequent Digitization by Scanning MicrodensitometerC. Robert Mathewson1978
2-78Preliminary Microdensitometric Analysis of Color Infrared Photography of Lakebeds in Central MexicoC. Robert Mathewson1978
3-78Medium-Scale Thematic Mapping from Digitized PhotographyC. Robert Mathewson1978
5-78Principal Components and Canonical Analysis for Reduction of the Dimensionality of Large Data SetsB. F. Merembeck
F. Y.Borden
1978
6-78Regional Land Cover Mapping From Pennsylvania Landsat Mss DataG. A. May
G. W. Petersen
G. J. McMurtry
1978
8-78Land Use Classification of Rome and Milan from Landsat Multispectral Scanner Data--A Preliminary AnalysisMauro Salvemini1978
9-78Satellite and aircraft multispectral scanner digital data user manualBrian J. Turner
D.N. Applegate
B.F. Merembeck
1978
10-78Introduction to Linear Algebra for Orser System UsersB. F. Merembeck1978
11-78The Orser System for Processing Satellite and Related Digital DataG. J. McMurtry
F. Y.Borden
H. A.  Weeden
G. W. Peterson
1978
12-78Digital Image Enhancement for Soil MappingC. Robert Mathewson1978
13-78Vegetation and Engineering Suitability Analysis of Asateague Island National SeashoreD. N. Thompson
B. J. Turner
1978
14-78The Orser Digital Data Processing System: A Short DescriptionD. N. Appelgate1978
1-79Digital Thematic Mapping from Landsat Mss Data of an Area North of Vikisburg, MississippiGeorge J. McMurtry1979
2-79Classification and Mapping of Defoliated and Underfoliated Central Pennsylvania Hardwood Forests Using Two-Date LandSat and Topographic DataBrian J. Turner1979
3-79Landsat image enhancement using the ORSER systemMarc L Imhoff1979
106/ORThe ORSER system for MSS pattern recognitionJeffrey Newcomer1980
81Delineation of Soil Temperature Regimes from Hcmm DataR. L. Day
G. W. Petersen
1981
109The ORSER remote sensing analysis system : a user's manualB. J.Turner
G. M. Baumer
W. L. Myers
1982
85Remote Sensing of Hydrologic Transport Processes Using Spot Simulation Data. Final Report, August 1, 1983-April 30, 1985T. W. Gardner
G. W. Petersen
K. F. Connors
G. M. Baumer
1985
87Synoptic-Scale Assessment of Surface Runoff: Final Report for Period July 1, 1984-September 30, 1986D. A. White
G. W. Petersen
J. R. Eyton
C. G. Knight
1987