Jena-Optronik is one of the pioneers of multi-spectral space cameras: The MKF 6 was a six-channel camera operating on the MIR Space Station. Today, the company applies modern imaging principles and components to build low-cost optical spaceborne and airborne scanners. In the development and production of instruments, Jena-Optronik GmbH applies its know-how and years of experience in complex aerospace and security projects. Its core areas of expertise are in the development and manufacture of opto-electronic systems from the visible to the infrared light range, as well as in data management.
Moreover, Jena-Optronik has proved its ability to manage large system projects by acting as Prime Contractor in the development, manufacturing and test of the CHAMP satellite. CHAllenging Minisatellite Payload is a German small satellite mission for geo-scientific and atmospheric research and applications, managed by the Geo Forschungszentrum GFZ in Potsdam. CHAMP launched from Plesetsk cosmodrome on July 15th 2000. CHAMP exceeded its design lifetime of 3 three years by far; it is still operating very successfully to this day.
The experiences in the field of Software and Data Processing comprise:
Instrument Processing Facilities:
On-board Data Handling:
