CHAMELEON SWIR
Superior short-wave infrared technology for CubeSats
The Chameleon SWIR captures images in the short-wave infrared region of the electromagnetic spectrum to provide valuable information in the non-visible spectrum. This imaging technology is a crucial tool in various scientific, industrial, and military contexts, contributing to advancements in Earth and space exploration.
Chameleon SWIR Core Specifications
Chameleon SWIR Technical Specifications
Spatial resolution (GSD) at 500 km
RAW 8.7 m
Swath at 500 km
11.2 km
Mass (Including electronics)
1.6 kg
Spectral bands
4 x SWIR Bands (1000–1750 mm)
Satellite Bus Size
Compatible with 6U
Physical Size
2.5 U (100 x 100 x 215 mm with rear-mounted nCCM)
Data Format
8-bit or 10-bit
Mass 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 < 7 W (est),
Readout mode < 5 W
Power Supply
5V DC
Operating Temperature
+10°C to +30°C
Survival temperature
-20°C to +55°C
TRL
6
