Abstract
The Imager for Mars Pathfinder is a stereo multispectral CCD camera designed to support a variety of science experiments from the Martian surface. The camera combines a straightforward imaging system based on a pair of Cooke triplets, fold optics, and a divided 512 by 256 pixel CCD with a complement of spectral and solar filters on two filter wheels. Aluminum and titanium component mountings on an aluminum optical bench provide for a complete pointing and imaging system having a mass of less than 3 kg. The az-el gimbal utilizes gearhead stepper motors to provide a field of regard of 370 degrees in azimuth and 156 degrees in elevation, in support of stereo and monoscopic panoramas and atmospheric studies. This paper discusses mechanical aspects of the optical component mountings and adjustments, as well as structural and mechanical aspects of the gimbal.
| Original language | English (US) |
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| Title of host publication | Proceedings of SPIE - The International Society for Optical Engineering |
| Pages | 197-206 |
| Number of pages | 10 |
| Volume | 2542 |
| State | Published - 1995 |
| Event | Optomechanical and Precision Instrument Design - San Diego, CA, USA Duration: Jul 10 1995 → Jul 11 1995 |
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| Other | Optomechanical and Precision Instrument Design |
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| City | San Diego, CA, USA |
| Period | 7/10/95 → 7/11/95 |
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- Electrical and Electronic Engineering
- Condensed Matter Physics
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Design of a stereo multispectral CCD camera for Mars Pathfinder. / Reynolds, Robert O.; Smith, Peter; Crowe, Devon G.; Bigler, Mark; Pollard, Mike.
Proceedings of SPIE - The International Society for Optical Engineering. Vol. 2542 1995. p. 197-206.Research output: Chapter in Book/Report/Conference proceeding › Conference contribution
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