Megapixel CCD image sensors for aerial reconnaissance

Stacy R. Kamasz; Shing-Fat Fred Ma; Michael G. Farrier; William D. Washkurak; Savvas G. Chamberlain; P. Tom Jenkins

doi:10.1117/12.161417

15 November 1993 Megapixel CCD image sensors for aerial reconnaissance

Stacy R. Kamasz, Shing-Fat Fred Ma, Michael G. Farrier, William D. Washkurak, Savvas G. Chamberlain, P. Tom Jenkins

Proceedings Volume 1952, Surveillance Technologies and Imaging Components; (1993) https://doi.org/10.1117/12.161417
Event: Optical Engineering and Photonics in Aerospace Sensing, 1993, Orlando, FL, United States

Abstract

Reconnaissance systems incorporating solid-state image sensors have advantages over film- based systems in their ability to provide real-time images and transmit digital data to a remote location. In this application area array sensors have advantages over linear and TDI type sensors in eliminating the need for the aircraft to travel in a straight line as is required for 'push broom' imaging. DALSA has previously developed a single output 2048 X 2048 area array which evolved to a four output high speed image sensor suitable for airborne reconnaissance. In this paper we discuss a four output 5120 X 5120 image sensor; this sensor is a prototype for an 8 output imager suitable to replace film recording media for airborne reconnaissance. We review the performance of the existing 5120 X 5120 array and discuss the design modifications implemented on the second generation device to match reconnaissance requirements, improve performance and enhance yield.

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Stacy R. Kamasz, Shing-Fat Fred Ma, Michael G. Farrier, William D. Washkurak, Savvas G. Chamberlain, and P. Tom Jenkins "Megapixel CCD image sensors for aerial reconnaissance", Proc. SPIE 1952, Surveillance Technologies and Imaging Components, (15 November 1993); https://doi.org/10.1117/12.161417

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