Jena-Optronik applies modern imaging principles and components to build low-cost optical spaceborne scanners in the VIS/NIR and SWIR wavelength ranges. This leads to instrument designs optimised with respect to minimum size and mass, power consumption, and cost. The Jena Spaceborne Scanner JSS is Jena-Optronik's latest multi-spectral imager used on micro-satellite missions. With the unique design as low-cost push-broom scanning imager it represents the technology of tomorrow and the best solutions for most customers. The product is split into three basic imagers that can be customized for each customer to fit their needs perfectly.

 

The Jena Spaceborne Scanner product line includes JSS 54 and 56 with five VIS/NIR channels, but also JSS 95 with six VIS/NIR channels and three SWIR channels. Especially the JSS 56 comprises an extreme compact dimensional envelope with a large swath width and high spatial resolution and hence is prepared to be accommodated on board small or micro satellite platforms. The first 5 flight models of JSS 56 will be the payload of the RapidEye program.

 

RapidEye is a constellation of five mini-satellites with the objective to provide high-resolution (6.5 m) multi-spectral imagery along with an operational GIS (Geographic Information System) service on a commercial basis. The overall objectives are to provide a range of Earth Observation products and services to a global user community after the planned launch in 2007.

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