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MicaSense Altum User Manual

MicaSense Altum
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MicaSense Altum™ and DLS 2
Integration Guide
Revision 10
June 2020
Seattle, WA
© 2020 MicaSense, Inc MSPN 900-00021-01
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MicaSense Altum Specifications

General IconGeneral
Sensor TypeMultispectral and Thermal
Capture Rate1 capture per second
Thermal Resolution160 x 120 pixels
Thermal Wavelength8-14 µm
Operating Temperature0°C to 40°C
Storage Temperature-20°C to 60°C
Spectral BandsBlue, Green, Red, Red Edge, Thermal
Resolution160 x 120 (Thermal)
InterfaceEthernet, Serial, Trigger
Band Central WavelengthBlue: 475 nm, Green: 560 nm, Red: 668 nm, Red Edge: 717 nm
BandwidthBlue: 32 nm, Green: 27 nm, Red: 14 nm, Red Edge: 12 nm, NIR: 57 nm

Summary

Recommendations for Installation

Configuration Options

Default + Overlap Mode

Explains the default capture mode using DLS 2 GPS and overlap settings.

Default + HTTP API Trigger

Details triggering via onboard computer and HTTP API for custom intervals.

MAVLink with Flight Controller

Describes integration with PixHawk via serial API and MAVLink protocol.

Input and Output

Host Interface Connector

Details the pinout and functionality of the main Host Interface Connector.

Power Supply Specifications

Lists the voltage and power requirements for operating the Altum sensor.

Capture Rate and Triggering

Automatic Capture Methods

Introduces Overlap, Timer, and External Trigger methods for image capture.

Overlap Capture Mode

Explains overlap mode for capturing images based on distance and altitude.

Advanced Triggering and APIs

HTTP API Interface

Explains using the HTTP API via Ethernet/Wi-Fi for sensor control.

Serial API and Calibration

Downwelling Light Sensor 2 (DLS 2)

DLS 2 Installation Guidelines