Session
Technical Session VIII: Sensors
Abstract
A low-cost visible imaging camera was recently developed under internal funding at the Space Dynamics Laboratory (SDL). The Digital Imaging Space Camera (DISC) is a radiation-hardened, 1-megapixel visible imager specifically designed as an enabling technology for small satellites. Key parameters of the baseline design are: customizable optics; maximum full-frame rate, 10.43 fps @ 1 ms integration time; power dissipation, < 2 watts; size, 87 x 70 x 230 mm (3.5 x 2.75 x 9.0”); and total mechanical mass, ~0.6 kg. The baseline design was fabricated and tested at SDL and performance was characterized through optical, radiometric, electrical, and thermal performance tests. The baseline design is presented along with test results.
Presentation Slides
Digital Imaging Space Camera (DISC) Design and Testing
A low-cost visible imaging camera was recently developed under internal funding at the Space Dynamics Laboratory (SDL). The Digital Imaging Space Camera (DISC) is a radiation-hardened, 1-megapixel visible imager specifically designed as an enabling technology for small satellites. Key parameters of the baseline design are: customizable optics; maximum full-frame rate, 10.43 fps @ 1 ms integration time; power dissipation, < 2 watts; size, 87 x 70 x 230 mm (3.5 x 2.75 x 9.0”); and total mechanical mass, ~0.6 kg. The baseline design was fabricated and tested at SDL and performance was characterized through optical, radiometric, electrical, and thermal performance tests. The baseline design is presented along with test results.
