Optics for Ultra Lightweight Space Cameras
Ultra lightweight space cameras fit maximum performance in a minimalist package. They’ve got to—- when you’re launching a spacecraft weight is at a premium, and every gram counts. But this is not the time to compromise on quality. Ultra-lightweight space cameras utilize advanced materials to provide superior performance at minimum weight. They’re built for radiation shielding and low power consumption and can function in a stable manner even when the temperature varies wildly.
Want to know more? This article looks at some of the key features of lightweight space cameras, and how they come together to provide the premium functionality you need for out-of-this-world missions. First, though, let’s focus on the extreme environment these cameras are built for.
Focus on: Space Environments
100 to 200 miles above the earth’s surface is where polar-orbiting satellites hang out. These satellites circle the earth, passing over a particular point on the earth twice every day— once during daytime, once during the night. This leads to extreme variations in temperature experienced over the course of the day, potentially from -50°C to 50°C.
The atmosphere out here is thin, and everything on the satellite is bathed in potentially destructive radiation. Still, cameras mounted on a polar satellite can take detailed imagery of storms, wildfires, volcanoes, and many other happenings on Earth.
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