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SSTV Examples and Samples
Famous SSTV Images
ISS Transmission
The International Space Station regularly conducts SSTV events.
Most Popular ISS Images:
- ISS interior views
- Earth overview
- Astronaut portraits
- Solar system panoramas
- Earth orbit views
NOAA Satellite Data
Weather satellites provide real-time meteorological data.
NOAA Image Types:
- Infrared cloud imagery
- Visible light images
- Water vapor maps
- Composite products
Transmission Examples
Typical M1 Transmission
Duration: 110 seconds
Content: Earth image
Resolution: 320×240
Quality: Medium
High Quality P3 Transmission
Duration: 234 seconds
Content: Detailed scenes
Resolution: 640×480
Quality: High
Mode Comparison Example
Same Content, Different Modes
| Mode | Time | Resolution | Quality | File Size |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| M1 | 110s | 320×240 | Medium | 100 KB |
| M2 | 145s | 320×240 | High | 100 KB |
| P3 | 234s | 640×480 | Very High | 200 KB |
Black & White vs Color Examples
Same Scene
- Color: Richer color information
- Black & White: Higher detail and contrast
Reception Quality Examples
Signal Strength Impact
| Signal Quality | Image Characteristics |
|---|---|
| Good | Clear, sharp, accurate colors |
| Medium | Slight noise, minor color shift |
| Weak | Significant noise, visible artifacts |
| Very Weak | Unable to receive or severe distortion |
Geographic Distribution
Global SSTV Activity
- Europe: Frequent activity, Robot Mode
- North America: Regular SSTV days, various modes
- Asia: Growing SSTV community
- South America: Active amateur radio scene
- Oceania: Long-distance link experiments
Historical Milestones
SSTV Timeline
- 1950s - SSTV development
- 1960s - First lunar images
- 1970s - Space shuttle use
- 1980s - Computer processing
- 1990s - Digital decoding
- 2000s - Broadband internet
- 2010s - Mobile applications
- 2020s - Modern revival
Building Your Collection
Establishing Your Archive
- Record transmissions
- Label date and time
- Record signal quality
- Save raw audio
- Decode to image
- Organize library
Archiving Recommendations
- Use consistent naming scheme
- Save metadata
- Multiple storage media
- Regular backups
- Version control
Sharing and Community
Share Your Reception
- Online Archives - SSTV databases
- Social Media - Share with friends
- Forums - Technical discussions
- Publications - Amateur radio magazines
- Academic - Research institutions
Community Resources
- SSTV Archive Website
- Forum discussions
- YouTube channels
- Flickr albums
- Professional journals
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