Caiman Imager
High-performance Camera for CubeSats
The Caiman is a high-resolution, multispectral imager that is optimized for integration with a 6U CubeSat. Large high-speed data storage is integrated into the compact design. Brings the highest resolution possible to this form factor.
Caiman Camera Core Specifications
Caiman Imager Technical Specifications
RGB
Spatial Resolution (GSD) at 500 km
3.25 m
Swath at 500 km
13 km
Mass (incl. electronics)
1.4 kg
Spectral Bands
Standard RGB
Imager Type
Snap shot
Physical Size
3U (100 mm x 100 mm x 250 mm with rear-mounted nCCM)
Data Format
8-bit or 10-bit
Integrated Mass Data Storage
128 Gigabytes
Compression
RAW or J2K lossless or lossy
Data Interface
LVDS, SpaceWire
TMTC Interface
SPI, I2C, CAN, RS422/ RS485
Power Usage
Imaging mode < 10 W
Readout mode < 4 W
Power Supply
5V DC
Operating Temperature
+10°C to +30°C
Survival Temperature
-20°C to +55°C
TRL
9
MULTISPECTRAL
Spatial Resolution (GSD) at 500 km
PAN 3.25 m; MS 6.5 m
Swath at 500 km
13 km
Mass (incl. electronics)
1.4 kg
Spectral Bands
11 x MS
Imager Type
Push broom
Physical Size
3U (100 mm x 100 mm x 250 mm with rear-mounted nCCM)
Data Format
10-bit or 12-bit
Integrated Mass Data Storage
128 Gigabytes
Compression
RAW or J2K lossless or lossy
Data Interface
LVDS, SpaceWire
TMTC Interface
SPI, I2C, CAN, RS422/ RS485
Power Usage
Imaging mode < 10 W
Readout mode < 4 W
Power Supply
5V DC
Operating Temperature
+10°C to +30°C
Survival Temperature
-20°C to +55°C
TRL
9
