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DATA MANAGEMENT
Pages 17-18

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... The vast amount of raw data transmitted to the ground by weather satellites makes it mandatory to undertake a substantial amount of processing before the data are stored. A great deal of thought must go into determining the optimum method and system of processing in order to achieve maximum compression of data with a minimum loss of flexibility to potential users.
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