Project Sample: AMICA (Antarctic Multiband Infrared CAmera)
This imaging camera that will support first-light testing for the IRAIT (International Robotic Antarctic Infrared Telescope). AMICA will be exposed to the extreme environmental conditions (Temp: -90°C) of Dome C on the Antarctic Plateau.
Wavelength Range & Detector: NIR/MIR: 2µm-5.5µm/7µm-25µm
Temperature Requirements: T
cold plate = 3.5K-5K; T
NIR = 25K-35K; T
MIR = 4K-8K
Cryo Cooler: Sumitomo RDK 408D2 (GM Cooler); 1W@4.2K
Optical Specs: FoV
NIR = 2.29x2.29 arc-min; FoV
MIR = 2.86x2.86 arc-min