1972 - Design of the Multispectral Scanner used in Landsat 1

* Norwood designed the Multispectral Scanner first used on Landsat 1, which enabled scientists to map & study the Earth. * She also designed the microwave transmitter Surveyor 1 used to transmit data & images back to earth. * Norwood continued to oversee Landsat 1-5 (#10 is scheduled for launch in 2030). * She has been referred to as "The Mother of Landsat". She holds 3 patents (1 is classified) for her contribution to the Landsat program.

Radar reflector; Folded sigma-shaped dipole antenna

Category:
Cartography

Completion Status:
yes

Patent Number:
2746035;3143737

Co-Inventor:
none