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HYPERION-IR
Space Qualified (Trl-8) Midwave Ir (Mwir) Camera For Low-cost Space Satellite Missions.
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Hyperion-IR is a cryo-cooled MWIR camera platform developed for fast-schedule and low-cost space missions. The camera is configurable for a variety of applications, such as a push broom scanner, a TDI scanner, and a stare and step payload. Customization for SWIR, MWIR and LWIR applications are also available.
FEATURES
- Complete MWIR payload subsystem with dewar, cyrocooler, drive electronics and processing
- Verified to NASA qualification launch loads, radiation tolerance, vacuum compatibility, and reliability
- Push broom line scan, TDI and staring area scan options
- Line scan mode up to 10kHz line rate
- TDI mode from 1 to 80 lines
APPLICATIONS
- High altitude remote sensing
- Security and Surveillance
VERSATALITY
- Available as line scan, TDI or staring area scan sensor
- Adaptable for spacecraft installation
- Various lens/telescope options
Specifications
- Sensor 3-5µm cryo-cooled MWIR
- Sensor Pixel Size >10µm to 15µm
- Frame Rate Up to 100Hz (>10KHz line rate)
- Array Formats <2Kx16 or 1312×16 line scan /<TDI, 2K x 1.5K, and 1280×720
- Digital Output Format 12-bit to 16-bit
- F# < f/2 to f/5.5
- Size without Lens 8.6” x 5.4” x 5.8”
- Weight Without lens <3 kg
- Lens/Telescope Option Customizable
- Operating -20°C to 50°C
- temperature >(77K detector temp.)
- Storage temperature -30°C to 60°C
- Power <Steady state 5W-15W, Cool down 20-35W depending on modes
- Programmability Gain modes, integration time, windowing, readout rate and data format
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