Ball Aerospace & Technologies Corp. has combined the results of recent advances in CMOS imaging sensor, signal
processing and embedded computing technologies to produce a new high performance military video camera. In this
paper we present the design features and performance characteristics of this new, large format camera which was
developed for use in military airborne intelligence, surveillance and reconnaissance (ISR), targeting and pilotage
applications. This camera utilizes a high sensitivity CMOS detector array with low read noise, low dark current and
large well capacity to provide high quality image data under low-light and high intra-scene dynamic range illumination
conditions. The camera utilizes sensor control electronics and an advanced digital video processing chain to maximize
the quality and utility of the digital images produced by the CMOS device. Key features of this camera include: rugged,
small physical size, wide operating temperature range, low operating power, high frame rate and automatic gain control
for all-light-level applications. This camera also features a novel pixel decimation filter to provide custom image sizes
and video output formats.
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