Aerial Cameras

Imperx manufactures advanced, rugged and extremely programmable cameras that are focused on the airborne market. These cameras feature a thermally optimized design, 14-bit A/D and 8, 10, 12 or 14-bit output selectable to suit the selection of 60db to 72db of dynamic range the sensors provide. Our highest resolution cameras are built with the TRUESENSE interline transfer sensors and include color, monochrome or Sparse CFA options to suit your needs.

Imperx cameras deliver worry free use with an extended temperature range of -40°C to +85°C and shock/vibration performance of 1000G/100G. The IMPERX design is a MIL SPEC 810F product that has a MTBF > 660,000 hours @ 40°C. The extremely low power and small design is effective in small spaces and has a configurable mounting design and selectable mount option to support almost any lens on the market.

I/Os

Imperx offers several ways to have a multi-camera system communicate with flight computers and with precision methods for knowing precisely where the image was taken. By offering multiple inputs and outputs, we allow the user synchronization capabilities, IMU and GPS communication and precise control of exposure. The user can communicate with the camera with H- and V-Sync pulses to perfectly match the timing of the airborne system with other cameras. Imperx also provides signals such as camera integrating, camera ready, center strobe pulse, trigger pass through and more for flight computer, metadata and image geo-rectification.

Auto-Exposure/Gain

Imperx cameras feature auto exposure and auto gain designed around airborne imaging use. Since airborne imaging or mapping revolves around 1 to 2 frames per second, it is more challenging for the user to determine the intensity of the next frame. IMPERX provides a fast convergence with histogram for a smooth transition, but extremely accurate exposure/gain control. The user can define the maximum amount of exposure time for the camera to properly throttle the gain for the optimal average intensity without motion smear. The AEC and AGC algorithms allow the user to set average intensity vs. maximum intensity of the image as well as a user definable area to normalize the light intensity around.

Image Enhancements

Imperx knows the most important part of airborne imaging is the ability to identify what is being imaged. Imperx cameras have 12-bit look up tables to allow the user to configure the contrast of the image to suit their needs. Whether the user needs simple single knee point corrections through complex 3d LUTs, the camera will do the adjustments on-board. In addition to the advanced look up tables, the camera will handle color adjustments and real time auto white balance, flat field correction and noise correction. For extreme users, Imperx features digital bit shifting to provide the location of the most significant bits.

Imperx Line Of Aerial Mapping & Persistent Surveillance Cameras

CCD Cameras For Aerial Imaging Applications

NEW Tiger Series ** THESE PRODUCTS ARE NOT RECOMMENDED FOR NEW DESIGNS. Last time buy: Feb. 15, 2020.

Model	Megapixel	Resolution	Sensor	Optical	FPS	Available Interfaces
T2040	4 MP	2048 x 2048	KAI-04070	4/3"	34	Camera Link® Medium, CoaXPress
T3340	8 MP	3296 x 2472	KAI-08051	4/3"	21	Camera Link® Medium, CoaXPress
T3640	8.6 MP	3600 x 2400	KAI-08670	APS-H	15	Camera Link® Medium, CoaXPress
T4840	16 MP	4880 x 3232	KAI-16070	35mm	7.9	Camera Link® Medium, CoaXPress
T4940	16 MP	4896 x 3264	KAI-16050	APS-H	8.8	Camera Link® Medium, CoaXPress
T6640	29 MP	6576 x 4384	KAI-29050	35mm	4.9	Camera Link® Medium, CoaXPress
T6641	29 MP	6576 x 4384	KAI-29052	35mm	4.9	Camera Link® Medium, CoaXPress
T8040	43 MP	8064 x 5360	KAI-43140	35mm	2.7	Camera Link®, Camera Link® Medium, CoaXPress
T8810	47 MP	8856 x 5280	KAI-47051	645 (1.1x)	3.2	Camera Link® Medium
T8820	47 MP	8856 x 5280	KAI-47051	645 (1.1x)	6.5	Camera Link® Full
T9040	50 MP	10440 x 5280	KAI-50140	51.7mm	4	Camera Link® Medium, CoaXPress