Application of space oblique mercator projection in remote sensing

The concept of SOM was originated by Colvocoresses, which was mathematically developed and later modified by Snyder. It is most suitable for continuous mapping of satellite imagery, true to scale along ground track. Simplified mathematical formulation without complicated integral equations and constants of SOM projection for Landsat, SPOT and IRS satellites on Clarke and Everest spheroids are presented in this paper for ease of calculations.