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e2v to develop image sensors for ESA’s PLATO space science mission
… European Space Agency (ESA) to develop a new CCD imaging sensor for the PLATO (PLAnetary Transits and Oscillations of Stars) space science mission. The aim of PLATO is to search for transiting planets within the Milky Way to understand the conditions for planet …
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Researchers image neutron sources to neutralize explosive threats
Researchers at the University of New Hampshire's Space Science Center ( SSC ; Durham, NH, USA) have been contracted by the Federal Defense Threat Reduction Agency ( DTRA ; Fort Belvoir …
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e2v technologies PLC Year end trading update
… focal plane array for a Korean land based telescope and to provide the camera for a Brazilian ground based telescope for a space science application. Strong revenue growth in space reflects progress on our technically challenging programmes. Other product …
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Infrared camera assembly completed for James Webb Space Telescope
… infrared imaging instrument for NASA's James Webb Space Telescope (JWST). The work was performed at the Lockheed Martin Space Systems Advanced Technology Center (ATC; Palo Alto, CA, USA) where environmental testing is about to begin. Engineers at the …
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Kodak CCD image sensor to launch as part of Jupiter-exploring Juno spacecraft
… said Michael Ravine, advanced projects manager at Malin Space Science Systems. "Being able to draw from the many options available ..... maximum resolution of 3 km per pixel. In addition, Malin Space Science Systems chose the same Kodak image sensor for use in four …
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SERVICE ROBOTS - Vision-guided robot heads for space
… Detroit, MI, USA; www.gm.com ), and Oceaneering Space Systems (Houston, TX, USA; www.oceaneering.com ) are developing ..... lead at the Robotics and Automation group of Oceaneering Space Systems . “To remove a tool, the box must be identified, opened …
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Tactical Satellite-3 begins military support after demonstrating value of hyperspectral imaging
… satellite missions. "TacSat-3 has been a pathfinder to explore concepts of operation for future Operationally Responsive Space systems and has demonstrated the utility of hyperspectral information to benefit Soldiers, Sailors, Airmen, and Marines around …
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SERVICE ROBOTS - Vision-guided robot heads for space
… Detroit, MI, USA; www.gm.com ), and Oceaneering Space Systems (Houston, TX, USA; www.oceaneering.com ) are developing ..... lead at the Robotics and Automation group of Oceaneering Space Systems . “To remove a tool, the box must be identified, opened …
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CMOS imager offers true global and rolling shutter modes
… and digital television transmitters. b.. Advanced CCD and CMOS imaging sensors and cameras for applications including space , science and life science imaging, industrial process control, intra-oral and panoramic dental X-ray systems, military surveillance …
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Camera Link family features three sensor options
… systems. Advanced Imaging sensors and cameras for applications including industrial process control, dental X-ray systems, space science and life sciences. Specialist semiconductors, including logic, memory and microprocessors for high reliability mission …