Multispectral Linear Array detector technologyThe Multispectral Linear Array (MLA) program sponsored by NASA has the aim to extend space-based remote sensor capabilities. The technology development effort involves the realization of very large, all-solid-state, pushbroom focal planes. The pushbroom, staring focal planes will contain thousands of detectors with the objective to provide two orders of magnitude improvement in detector dwell time compared to present Landsat mechanically scanned systems. Attenton is given to visible and near-infrared sensor development, the shortwave infrared sensor, aspects of filter technology development, the packaging concept, and questions of system performance. First-sample, four-band interference filters have been fabricated successfully, and a hybrid packaging technology is being developed.
Document ID
19860034817
Acquisition Source
Legacy CDMS
Document Type
Conference Paper
Authors
Tower, J. R. (RCA Advanced Technology Labs. Camden, NJ, United States)
Mccarthy, B. M. (RCA Advanced Technology Labs. Camden, NJ, United States)
Pellon, L. E. (RCA Advanced Technology Labs. Camden, NJ, United States)
Strong, R. T. (RCA Advanced Technology Laboratories Camden, NJ, United States)
Elabd, H. (RCA Laboratories Princeton, NJ, United States)