The ECO-Dimona's main camera system is an embedded EOS 5D Mk II, co-aligned with precision navigation systems and with custom-built integrated control and shutter logging systems. The EOS 5D Mk II is our main survey camera on the ECO-Dimona where it is the core component of the 'CAM' system within the EF19B sensor package. The camera is nadir pointing, provided with automated triggering and precision navigation synchronisation, and provides the ECO-Dimona with a high-quality photogrammetric capability. Alternative lenses are available, the main lens in use being the Canon EF 50mm f/1.2L USM. This provides very fast shooting even under low light conditions and is very useful for avoiding motion blur during low level acquisitions. Specifications General Specifications: Sensor: 21 MP, size 36 x 24 mm (full frame) Max Resolution: 5616 x 3744 Aspect ratio 3:2 Processor DIGIC 4 Platform Compatibility The EOS 5D MkII is currently dedicated to the ECO-Dimona aircraft as part of the EF19B sensor package. Camera Control and Data Logging The camera is pod mounted, where where it is co-aligned with the RT3003 INS/DPS system, hyperspectral imaging system, and laser altimeter. The camera is powered by the scientific bus, and triggered by the aircraft's Control-Display Computer (CDC) running DSLR-Remote software. Triggering is principally done on a time-lapse basis, but can also be run in continuous mode at ~ 3.9 fps for shorter periods of time. Single shot control is also available. Shutter movements are logged to micro-second accuracy against GPS time using a custom built system that exploits the camera's High-Speed Sync functionality. Availability We have one EOS 5D Mk II available, embedded in the ECO-Dimona EF19B sensor package. Image The main components of the ECO-Dimona's CAM system. This article was published on 2024-06-25
