Z-Plane Comparison With CCD For Lightning Mapper Application

Joseph P. Martin; Thomas P. Sangston

doi:10.1117/12.960366

13 September 1989 Z-Plane Comparison With CCD For Lightning Mapper Application

Joseph P. Martin, Thomas P. Sangston

Proceedings Volume 1097, Materials, Devices, Techniques, and Applications for Z-Plane Focal Plane Array; (1989) https://doi.org/10.1117/12.960366
Event: SPIE 1989 Technical Symposium on Aerospace Sensing, 1989, Orlando, FL, United States

Abstract

The implications of implementing a Lightning Mapper Sensor (LMS) using Z-plane technology were compared with using CCDs. Comparisons were made in 1) signal-to-noise ratio, 2) field-of-view/pixel size, 3) modularity/flexibility, 4) data processing, 5) associated electrical power, and 6) development risk. The Z-plane was found to be superior in all six categories. It was shown that no CCD currently under development is capable of coming close to meeting the LMS requirements whereas the Z-plane approach meets them comfortably.

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Joseph P. Martin and Thomas P. Sangston "Z-Plane Comparison With CCD For Lightning Mapper Application", Proc. SPIE 1097, Materials, Devices, Techniques, and Applications for Z-Plane Focal Plane Array, (13 September 1989); https://doi.org/10.1117/12.960366

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