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MLA instruments and SWIR focal-plane technologyIt is pointed out that next-generation sensors for earth observation will utilize Multispectral Linear Array (MLA) technology wherein linear detector arrays will scan the earth in pushbroom fashion. MLA instruments will permit a dramatic increase in detector dwell time, which can be utilized to improve spatial, spectral, and radiometric resolution. In connection with the considered applications for MLA sensors, the employed detector arrays should cover the visible, near-infrared, and shortwave infrared (SWIR) spectral bands. The present paper is mainly concerned with the development of mercury-cadmium-telluride focal-plane arrays for the SWIR spectral regime (1-2.5 microns). Attention is given to the requirements, design details regarding the detector array, the employed multiplexer technique, the hybrid concept, packaging, and the program status.
Document ID
19860034818
Acquisition Source
Legacy CDMS
Document Type
Conference Paper
Authors
Brown, F. G.
(Santa Barbara Research Center Goleta, CA, United States)
Botts, S. E.
(Santa Barbara Research Center Goleta, CA, United States)
Kosai, K.
(Santa Barbara Research Center Goleta, CA, United States)
Mika, A. M.
(Santa Barbara Research Center Goleta, CA, United States)
Date Acquired
August 12, 2013
Publication Date
January 1, 1984
Subject Category
Spacecraft Instrumentation
Accession Number
86A19556
Funding Number(s)
CONTRACT_GRANT: NAS5-27583
Distribution Limits
Public
Copyright
Other

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