LAC System Trades
Spatial Resolution vs. Spatial Coverage
- 250 meter spatial resolution near maximum required for atmospheric correction
- 185 km Matches Landsat7
- Requires three 256 x 256 arrays
Thermo-Electric Coolers (TEC) vs. Passive Radiators
- TECs require more power, but significantly simplify integration and operations
Wedged Filter vs. Conventional Technologies
- Wedged filter data analysis systems not as developed but instrument has less mass and complexity than conventional
- No moving parts
- Wedge systems can be readily customized to specific applications