SCANNER-Spec (High Fidelity Scanning Gondola)
StarSpec Technologies
A large-format two-axis scanning balloon gondola with high slew rates and precise pointing reconstruction for heavy payloads.
Technical specifications
- Axes
- 2-axes
- Slew rate
- 3 to 30 dps
- Pointing reconstruction
- < 1 arcsec from balloon
- Payload capacity
- 100-3000kg
- Power draw
- 1500W max @ 24/48 VDC
- Communications
- CSA/NASA compatible
- Flight heritage
- Extensive NASA flight heritage
About
SCANNER-Spec is a large-format scanning platform offering 2-axis operation with 3 to 30 degrees-per-second slew capability and less than 1 arcsecond pointing reconstruction from a balloon. It accommodates payloads from 100 to 3000kg, provides up to 1500W of power draw at 24/48 VDC, and includes CSA/NASA communications compatibility, operations software, payload integration, and thermal/mechanical certification, with extensive NASA flight heritage.
Documentation
No public datasheet yet — request the datasheet / ICD from the supplier.
