An image sensor that gathers its data and processes each scan line one after another in sequence Compare to Interlaced
-the means by which the picture tubes of computer monitors and newer televisions display images The process uses a progressive scanning tube to send information to each pixel on a screen sequentially-left to right, top to bottom-to create the image The 720p (progressive) high-definition standard is a progressive-scanning standard Progressive scan offers higher-quality pictures than does interlaced scan