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MicaSense Altum User Manual

MicaSense Altum
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June 2020
Page 2 of 21
Disabled 16
Thermal Non-Uniform Calibration (NUC) 16
Downwelling Light Sensor 2 (DLS 2) 17
Measurements and Attachment Points 18
DLS 2 Connectors and Buttons 18
DLS 2 Installation Guidelines 20
Fixed-wing 20
Multirotor 20
Example Integration 21
Introduction
MicaSense Altum provides multiple options for integration - from stand-alone (where you only
provide power to the sensor) to fully customized integrations. Advanced integrations take
advantage of flexible interfaces including Ethernet, serial, and PWM/GPIO trigger, for seamless
integration with any aircraft.
Firmware
It is important to have the latest version of firmware installed on your sensor. Please see the
following page to get the latest version and learn how to update your firmware:
https://www.micasense.com/firmware-updates
What’s Included?
For the most up-to-date information on what’s included with the Altum sensor kit, please see
the Altum packing list.
© 2020 MicaSense, Inc

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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