Корпорация Microsoft представила
UltraCamXp Wide Angle, разрешение фотоснимков данной камеры достигает 17,310 x 11,310
пикселей. В первую очередь камера предназначена для съемок на низколетящих аппаратах - небольших самолетах или вертолетах. Основное применение камер подобного типа съемок предназначены для материалов Bird's Eye View в Bing Maps.
Ранее компания , что в течении прошедшего года подразделением Microsoft продала 125 таких или подобных камер. Основные характеристики(на английском):
Delivers same ground sample distance (GSD) at lower flight
altitudes, providing small-scale mapping capabilities for customers
with lower-flying airplanes
Same camera concept and image quality (radiometry, geometry ) as the UCXp
Largest format available (196 megapixels; 17,310 across track, 11,310
along track) means fewer flight lines, less time, and lower costs
Pixel size on the ground (GSD) at flying height of 1000 m (at 500m) is 8.6 cm (4.3 cm)
1:3 pan-to-color ratio delivers stunning color and color-infrared (CIR) image quality and negligible image vignetting
Short
frame interval allows multi-ray photogrammetry even for large-scale
mapping at low altitudes and high aircraft speeds; forward overlaps of
60% are achieved at a 1 inch pixel size at 110 knots
Sensor
head is fully compatible with the existing DXp and CXp systems,
providing UCXp and UCX owners a modular add-on solution for small-scale
mapping projects
UCXp w/a works with existing environments such as mount and GPS/INS systems
UCXp w/a is fully supported by UltraMap workflow software system, including UltraMap/AT option
An upgrade path for UCD, UCX and UCXp customers is available by trade in or refurbishment
Да уж, я бы купил такую игрушку, но полагаю, она очень много стоит =(