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17 November 2017 Planetary exploration with optical imaging systems review: what is the best sensor for future missions
H. Michaelis, T. Behnke, R. Bredthauer, A. Holland, J. Janesick, R. Jaumann, H. U. Keller, D. Magrin, D. Greggio, Stefano Mottola, N. Thomas, P. Smith
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Proceedings Volume 10563, International Conference on Space Optics — ICSO 2014; 1056322 (2017) https://doi.org/10.1117/12.2304114
Event: International Conference on Space Optics — ICSO 2014, 2014, Tenerife, Canary Islands, Spain
Abstract
When we talk about planetary exploration missions most people think spontaneously about fascinating images from other planets or close-up pictures of small planetary bodies such as asteroids and comets. Such images come in most cases from VIS/NIR- imaging- systems, simply called ‘cameras’, which were typically built by institutes in collaboration with industry. Until now, they have nearly all been based on silicon CCD sensors, they have filter wheels and have often high power-consuming electronics.

The question is, what are the challenges for future missions and what can be done to improve performance and scientific output. The exploration of Mars is ongoing. NASA and ESA are planning future missions to the outer planets like to the icy Jovian moons. Exploration of asteroids and comets are in focus of several recent and future missions. Furthermore, the detection and characterization of exo-planets will keep us busy for next generations.

The paper is discussing the challenges and visions of imaging sensors for future planetary exploration missions. The focus of the talk is monolithic VIS/NIR- detectors.
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H. Michaelis, T. Behnke, R. Bredthauer, A. Holland, J. Janesick, R. Jaumann, H. U. Keller, D. Magrin, D. Greggio, Stefano Mottola, N. Thomas, and P. Smith "Planetary exploration with optical imaging systems review: what is the best sensor for future missions", Proc. SPIE 10563, International Conference on Space Optics — ICSO 2014, 1056322 (17 November 2017); https://doi.org/10.1117/12.2304114
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KEYWORDS
Charge-coupled devices

Sensors

Imaging systems

CMOS sensors

CCD image sensors

Cameras

Mars

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