Airborne camera based on one-dimensional linear array

Abstract

This paper describes the electronic design and performance of a small, rugged airborne camera. The camera device is designed into a small package with high reliability linear CCDs and features high-resolution digital processing. The high full-well capacity and low noise floor (<280 electrons rms) yield a dynamic range of more than 70 dB. Some problems regarding choosing the appropriate analog-to-digital converter are discussed.