MultiScape50

The MultiScape50 CIS is a multispectral push-broom imager primarily designed for earth observation applications as a payload for CubeSat satellites. It is based on a CMOS image sensor and a 7-band multispectral filter in the visible and near-infrared (VNIR) spectral range. The MultiScape50 CIS provides continuous line-scan imaging in up to 7 spectral bands, each with digital time delay integration (dTDI).

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 MultiScape50 CIS 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
• Swath width of 119.9 km
• 7 bands in the VNIR range
• 128 Gigabyte non-volatile ECC storage for up to 90 000 km strip (incl. 7 full resolution raw bands) 
• 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
• Air quality
• Resource monitoring
• Forestry and land use
• Coastal monitoring