Frequently Asked Questions about the Landsat Missions

Question:
What are the common anomalies found in Landsat data?

Answer:

Dropped scan lines, Memory Effect, and detector failure are only a few of the anomalies occasionally seen in Landsat data. Details on anomalies discovered and investigated can be found on the Landsat Anomalies Web page.

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