NASA Photo ID: STS048-106-034      File Name: 10065065.jpg
  Film Type: 70mm                    Date Taken: 09/18/91
  Title: Color Infrared view of Houston, TX, USA
  Description:
  This color infrared view of Houston (29.5N, 95.0W) was taken with a dual 
  camera mount.  Compare this scene with STS048-78-034 for an analysis of the 
  unique properties of each film type.  Comparative tests such as this aids
  in  determining the kinds of information unique to each film system and
  evaluates  and compares photography taken through hazy atmospheres. 
  Infrared film is  best at penetrating haze, vegetation detection and
  producing a sharp image.                
  Subject terms:
  AGRICULTURE                             
  BAYS                                    
  CITIES                                  
  EARTH OBSERVATIONS (FROM SPACE)         
  GULF OF MEXICO                          
  INFRARED PHOTOGRAPHY                    
  ISLANDS                                 
  STS-48                                  
  TEXAS
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