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Evaluation of Java™ Advanced Imaging
as a Basis for Image Processing
Applications in the Earth Sciences
Sun Microsystems, Inc.
Utah State University
Affiliated Research Center
submitted to
NASA Commercial Remote Sensing Program Office
John C. Stennis Space Center, MS 39529
Commercial Remote Sensing Program
Affiliated Research Center
Utah State University
Final Report:
Evaluation of Java™ Advanced Imaging as a Basis for
Image Processing Applications in the Earth Sciences
Project conducted by:
Sun Microsystems, Inc.
901 San Antonio Road
Palo Alto, California 94303
Report prepared by:
Brian Burkhalter
Sun Microsystems, Inc.
and
Clifford Holle, Richard Spencer, Laurie Littledike, Praveen Rikkala
Utah State University, Affiliated Research Center Program
Report prepared for:
Doran J. Baker and R. Douglas Ramsey, Principal Investigators
Affiliated Research Center Program
Utah State University
Logan, Utah 84322
and
Commercial Remote Sensing Program Office
National Aeronautics and Space Administration
John C. Stennis Space Center, Mississippi 39529
March 1, 2000
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Table of Contents
Preface...................................................................................................................................... iv
Executive Summary .................................................................................................................. v
1.0 Introduction ......................................................................................................................... 1
1.1 Company Profile .............................................................................................................1
1.2 Purpose of ARC Partnership ........................................................................................... 1
2.0 Project Description.............................................................................................................. 2
2.1 Project Technical Approach ............................................................................................ 2
2.2 Resources P