An Ultra High Resolution, Electro-Optical Framing Camera for Reconnaissance and Other Applications Using a 9216 by 9216 Pixel, Wafer Scale, Focal Plane Array

Abstract

A framing camera incorporating an ultra high resolution CCD detector array comprised of 9,216 x 9,216 pixels is discussed. The detector array measures 8 x 8 centimeters and has been scaled to be fabricated in one piece on a 5inch diameter silicon wafer. Pixel size is 8.75 x 8.75 microns which gives 57 lp/mm resolution. The detector array features a two frame per second readout capability which allows collection of stereo imagery from very high V/H platforms. Image Motion Compensation is achieved by operating the frame readout clocks during the exposure interval in typical TDI fashion. The high geometric accuracy of pixel placement on the array yields a camera suitable for mapping, reconnaissance, space and astronomy applications. In this paper, measured detector array performance, detector array yield and overall camera performance are presented.

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Document Details

Document Type
Technical Report
Publication Date
Jul 01, 1998
Accession Number
ADA466118

Entities

People

  • Bruce Mathews

Organizations

  • Lockheed Martin

Tags

Communities of Interest

  • Advanced Electronics
  • Air Platforms
  • Materials and Manufacturing Processes
  • Weapons Technologies

DTIC Thesaurus Topics

  • Abstracts
  • Cameras
  • Charge Coupled Devices
  • Charge Transfer
  • Compensation
  • Detection
  • Detectors
  • Electronics
  • Focal Plane Arrays
  • Focal Planes
  • High Resolution
  • Image Motion Compensation
  • Reconnaissance
  • Reconnaissance Cameras
  • Recording Systems
  • Square Waves
  • Tape Recorders

Fields of Study

  • Physics

Readers

  • Image Processing and Computer Vision.
  • Integrated Circuit Design and Technology.

Technology Areas

  • Space
  • Space - Space Objects