Space-borne Optical Camera Systems
Xi'an Institute of Optics and Precision Mechanics (XIOPM)
Space-borne remote sensing cameras up to 3 m aperture by XIOPM's Laboratory of Space Optics Technology.
Technical specifications
- Aperture
- Up to 3 m fabrication and test capability
- Applications
- Remote sensing, astronomical observation, machine vision
- Facilities
- 13,400 m2 incl. optical super-clean laboratory
About
The Laboratory of Space Optics Technology (LSOT) at the Xi’an Institute of Optics and Precision Mechanics (XIOPM, Chinese Academy of Sciences) develops space-borne optical camera systems for remote sensing, astronomical observation and machine vision. Established in 1993, LSOT covers about 13,400 square meters including a large optical super-clean laboratory and dozens of electronics laboratories, enabling fabrication, testing and experimentation of space-borne cameras with apertures up to 3 meters. Research fields span star sensor technology, novel imaging techniques, advanced image processing and instrument calibration. LSOT employs 96 staff including 14 professors, and has delivered numerous national-level space optics programs.
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