CCSDS 120.1-G-1, IMAGE DATA COMPRESSION (GREEN BOOK)

CCSDS 120.1-G-1, IMAGE DATA COMPRESSION (GREEN BOOK). This report presents a summary of the key operational concepts and rationale which underlie the requirements for the CCSDS Recommended Standard, Image Data Compression (reference [1]). Supporting performance information along with illustrations are also included. This report provides a broad tutorial overview of the CCSDS Image Data Compression algorithm and is aimed at helping first-time readers to understand the Recommended Standard.