URANUS | Elbit

Multi-Spectral Space Camera - Payload System

The URANUS Multi-Spectral Space Camera (MSC), a high resolution panchromatic and multi-spectral payload system, is a complete end-to-end spaceborne remote-sensing payload originally designed for the KOMPSAT II satellite developed by the Korea Aerospace Research Institute (KARI) for multi-purpose use. KOMPSAT II was launched in July 2006.

Key Benefits

High resolution

High resolution 4.0 m multi-spectral at 685 km altitude

High resolution

High resolution 1.0 m panchromatic at 685 km altitude

High resolution

High resolution 1.0 m panchromatic at 685 km altitude

High resolution

High resolution 4.0 m multi-spectral at 685 km altitude

Key Features

Management Unit

Payload Management Unit

Data link

Data link, including data formatting, transmitter and antennas

Camera

Embedded camera

Storage and encryption

Data compression storage and encryption

Camera

Embedded camera

Management Unit

Payload Management Unit

Storage and encryption

Data compression storage and encryption

Data link

Data link, including data formatting, transmitter and antennas

Applications

The URANUS – MSC payload provides high spatial resolution earth imaging and mapping for a wide range of applications:

Environmental monitoring

Air and water pollution

Energy and infrastructure

– Oil and gas
– Utilities
– Mining
– Roads

Natural and man-made resources:

– Agriculture and forestry
– Vegetation
– Agriculture
– Forestry
– Bodies of water

Surveys

Thematic surveys

Homeland security, including

– Border control
– Drug trafficking

Emergency planning and operations:

– Flood management
– Disaster relief
– Search and rescue operations

Surveys

Thematic surveys

Environmental monitoring

Air and water pollution

Homeland security, including

– Border control
– Drug trafficking

Energy and infrastructure

– Oil and gas
– Utilities
– Mining
– Roads

Emergency planning and operations:

– Flood management
– Disaster relief
– Search and rescue operations

Natural and man-made resources:

– Agriculture and forestry
– Vegetation
– Agriculture
– Forestry
– Bodies of water

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