Miniaturized Spectral Imaging Instrumentation for Planetary Exploration

Antti Näsilä, Tomas Kohout

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    Abstract

    In this paper, we introduce a novel concept for miniaturized spectral imaging instrument which can be used for different planetary exploration missions. The instrument design utilizes a modular approach, so it is easily tailored for different mission profiles. It can be fitted in ca. 1 CubeSat unit, thus making it suitable for all CubeSat sizes from 2U upwards. Depending on the mission requirements, the instrument can perform measurements from 0.5 μm up to 4 μm, The visible and near-infrared (0.5 μm - 1.6 μm) components have already been flown and validated in low Earth orbit.

    Original languageEnglish
    Title of host publication2020 IEEE Aerospace Conference, AERO 2020
    PublisherIEEE Institute of Electrical and Electronic Engineers
    Number of pages7
    ISBN (Electronic)978-1-7281-2734-7
    DOIs
    Publication statusPublished - Mar 2020
    MoE publication typeA4 Article in a conference publication
    Event2020 IEEE Aerospace Conference, AERO 2020 - Big Sky, United States
    Duration: 7 Mar 202014 Mar 2020

    Publication series

    SeriesIEEE Aerospace Conference Proceedings
    ISSN1095-323X

    Conference

    Conference2020 IEEE Aerospace Conference, AERO 2020
    Country/TerritoryUnited States
    CityBig Sky
    Period7/03/2014/03/20

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