The following summarizes the major improvements achieved by integrating MSS 5000 

 and SLAR: 



• Real-time display of SLAR data (The film recorder had a five-minute delay 

 due to the developing process, making it difficult for operators to correlate 

 SLAR targets with information from other sensors). 



• Real-time geo-correction of all sensor data with GPS accuracy. 



• Digital data acquisition and archiving. 



• Flexible image display system with the capability to zoom on targets, freeze 

 the display and annotate SLAR images. 



• Full sensor range recorded independent of operator's display. 



• Capability to plot aircraft flight tracks and SLAR images on digital chart and 

 export data to geographic information systems. 



• Digital SLAR data provides the opportunity to implement image 

 enhancement and automatic detection software. 



Figure 2. MSS 5000 system display including normal operator display overlaid with target 

 list and zoom window. Target #201 was identified as an iceberg near sea ice. 



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