A push broom scanner, also known as an along-track scanner, is a moving array of spectroscopic sensors used to obtain an image. The name "push-broom" references how the sensors 'sweep' out an area similar to how a floor broom is pushed forward to clean an area.
A push broom scanner, also known as an along-track scanner, is a moving array of spectroscopic sensors used to obtain an image. The name "push-broom" references how the sensors 'sweep' out an area similar to how a floor broom is pushed forward to clean an area.
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