Evaluation Of Multi-Spectral Linear Array Detectors For Spaceborne Applications

James E. Kalshoven Jr.; David Tom

doi:10.1117/12.951913

1 May 1986 Evaluation Of Multi-Spectral Linear Array Detectors For Spaceborne Applications

James E. Kalshoven Jr., David Tom

Proceedings Volume 0589, Instrumentation for Optical Remote Sensing from Space; (1986) https://doi.org/10.1117/12.951913
Event: 1985 International Technical Symposium/Europe, 1985, Cannes, France

Abstract

A NASA laboratory for evaluating linear detector arrays for remote sensing applications from the visible to shortwave infrared is de-scribed. Nominal requirements are presented on the critical parameters of signal-to-noise ratio, modulation transfer function, response linearity, dynamic range, and detector-to-detector response uniformity. Results of tests on a custom developed multi-spectral linear array from RCA and two commercial arrays from Texas Instruments and Reticon for the visible and near-infrared are presented. The custom array was clearly superior in signal-to-noise ratio and dynamic range to its off-the-shelf counterparts. All the arrays were found to have somewhat less than desirable modulation transfer functions, but excellent response linearity.

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James E. Kalshoven Jr. and David Tom "Evaluation Of Multi-Spectral Linear Array Detectors For Spaceborne Applications", Proc. SPIE 0589, Instrumentation for Optical Remote Sensing from Space, (1 May 1986); https://doi.org/10.1117/12.951913

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