The DMC camera head has similar dimensions
as the RMK-TOP camera and fits in the existing
gyro stabilized platform T-AS. The camera itself
consists of an optics frame, which slips into the
platform bore. The frame can take up to 8
camera modules: 4 high resolution panchromatic
CCD lens modules and 4 multispectral channels
with reduced resolution. The camera modules are
mounted. inside the optics frame. Special efforts
have been invested on rigid mounting technology
for the individual camera heads in order to
ensure precise alignment of the optical axes to
each other. .
The DMC is operated via the terminal and the
flight management system (FMS) with pilot’s
display. The same FMS can also be used to
operate an already existing film camera system
An optional inertial measurement system can be
integrated directly inside the camera frame for
maximum rigid coupling to the system.