The HyperScape50 is a hyperspectral push-broom imager primarily designed for earth observation applications as a payload for CubeSat satellites. It is based on a CMOS image sensor and custom optical filter in the visible and near-infrared (VNIR) spectral range. The HyperScape50 provides line-scan imaging in up to 32 spectral bands, each with digital time delay integration (dTDI). In addition to a panchromatic band, the HyperScape50 has 442 hyperspectral bands with central frequencies ranging from 442 nm to 884 nm in steps of 1 nm.
The Optical Front-End (OFE) has a small aperture diameter and compact form factor, resulting in a ground sampling distance (GSD) of 29.3 m at an orbital height of 500 km. The refractive design brings performance to the edge of the object field over the whole spectral range at an ultra-low distortion. The HyperScape50 is engineered to withstand the rigours of the space environment and maintain performance across a wide temperature range. Its compact form factor is optimized for integration into 1U or larger CubeSat structures.
Features:
- 29.3 m GSD (at 500 km orbit height)
- Swath width of 119.9 km (at 500 km orbit height)
- Simultaneously image up to 32 user selectable bands in the VNIR range
- Panchromatic plus 442 hyperspectral bands available
- Hyperspectral FWHM bandwidth of 3.5% of the central wavelength
- Hyperspectral OOB energy less than 0.5% of inband energy over the entire spectral range
- 128 Gigabyte non-volatile ECC storage capacity
- On-board image processing and compression (optional)
- Comprehensive onboard telemetry and health monitoring
- Latch-up current monitoring and optional on-board power switch with quick turn-off
- Inject AOCS/ADCS parameters and time information into data stream
- Option to integrate pulse per second signal
- Configurable CubeSat Kit Bus (CSKB) compatible connector interface
- Configurable wirable connector interface
- Control options include I2C, SPI, SpaceWire, RS-422
- Image data output options include LVDS, SpaceWire, USART
- Environmental verification based on GSFC-STD-7000
Applications
- Agriculture
- Forestry and land use
- Coastal monitoring
- Air quality
- Resource monitoring
| Parameter | Value |
|---|---|
| Dimensions | 95.9 x 90.2 x 117.5 mm |
| Mass | 0.44 kg ± 5% |
| Configuration | Line-scan (push broom) |
| Sensor Technology | CMOS |
| Cross Track | 4096 pixels |
| Full Field of View | 13.68° (across-track); < 9.2° (along-track) |
| Type | Document Name | Action & Size |
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| No public documentation available. Please inquire for details. | ||