LAPAN'S Mid Wavelength Infrared Camera Module

Abstract

Equipped with 384 x 288 pixels VOx uncooled microbolometer, LAPAN's Mid wavelength Infrared (MWIR) camera module has been designed to detect and monitor Indonesian volcanic events and peat land fires, and their parameters. Based on the spectral range used, 3-4 µm, the MWIR camera is designed by analyzing optical parts first using commercial software, Zemax, then, developing mechanical designs by Solidwork, analyzing structures / thermal with Thermal Desktop / Sinda Fluit, and drafting of electronic design. The concept of calibration is also added in this paper. Images of all procesess indicate that LAPAN's MWIR camera design meet all our technical requirements, such as good image quality; high transmission, high durability, strong thermal stability, low cost, light weight, and small size. All these things make LAPAN's MWIR camera has dual use capabilities, space application for civilian and military.