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
Spatial resolution (GSD) at 500 km
PAN 3 m; MS 6 m
Swath at 500 km
12 km
Mass (Including electronics)
1.8 kg
Spectral bands
7 × MS
Satellite Bus Size
Compatible with 6U
Physical Size
2.5 U 10 cm × 10 cm × 23 cm (excluding electronics) 2.5 U 10 cm × 10 cm × 24.5 cm
Flight Heritage
(with rear-mounted CCU)
Data format
8-bit or 16-bit
Integrated mass data storage
Up to 1024 Gigabytes
Compression
RAW or J2K lossless or lossy
Data interface
LVDS
TMTC interface
SPI, PC, CAN, RS422
Power Usage
imaging mode: < 10 W; readout mode: < 5 W
Power Supply
5V DC
Operating temperature
+10˚C to +30˚C
Survival temperature
-20˚C to +70˚C
