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- Page 1 MicaSense Altum™ and DLS 2 Integration Guide Revision 10 June 2020 Seattle, WA © 2020 MicaSense, Inc MSPN 900-00021-01...
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Page 2: Table Of Contents
13 USB Storage and Ethernet 13 Capture Rate 14 Accessory Port (ACC) 14 Automatic Capture/Triggering 14 Overlap (recommended) 14 Timer 15 External Triggering 15 External Trigger 15 HTTP API (Ethernet and Wi-Fi) 15 Serial API 16 © 2020 MicaSense, Inc ... -
Page 3: Introduction
What’s Included? For the most up-to-date information on what’s included with the Altum sensor kit, please see the A ltum packing list . ... -
Page 4: Lens And Imager Information
< 50 mK Thermal accuracy n/a 5 K +/- Output bit depth 12-bit 14-bit GSD @ 120 m (~400 ft) 5.2 cm 81 cm GSD @ 60 m (~200 ft) 2.1 cm 41 cm © 2020 MicaSense, Inc ... -
Page 5: Center Wavelengths And Bandwidth
32 nm Green 560 nm 27 nm Red 668 nm 16 nm Red edge 717 nm 12 nm Near infrared 842 nm 57 nm Thermal 11 μm 6 μm © 2020 MicaSense, Inc ... -
Page 6: Cameras With Serial Number Al04 Or Lower
M3 x 0.5 screws. If using only two mounting points, it is important to choose two threaded points opposite of each other. © 2020 MicaSense, Inc ... - Page 7 June 2020 Page 6 of 21 Length 82 mm Width 67 mm Height 64.5 mm Weight 357 g © 2020 MicaSense, Inc ...
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Page 8: Recommendations F Or I Nstallation
Recommendations f or I nstallation The Altum should be installed such that it has a clear view of the area directly below the aircraft. The “cone” of the lenses, especially thermal, which has the widest field of view (57º ... -
Page 9: Configuration Options
Page 8 of 21 Configuration Options There are many ways to configure Altum. The following summaries will help you choose the one that meets your needs. Many other options are possible. If you have any questions about your integration, please contact ... -
Page 10: Default + Trigger By Http Api
MAVLink with PixHawk or similar flight controller The Altum can be triggered with a PixHawk flight control system using the serial API. MicaSense cameras currently use the MAVLink v1.0 messaging protocol for the serial API, which the camera uses to interact with PixHawk. You can read more detailed information here: ... -
Page 11: Dls 2 With Aircraft Gps
For more control, advanced users can communicate with Altum by HTTP (Ethernet, Wi-Fi) or serial (MAVLink) using the MicaSense APIs (Application Programming Interfaces). The APIs can be used in lieu of the DLS 2 GPS to provide the sensor with a position and attitude data (from ... -
Page 12: Input And Output
Input and Output The Altum & DLS 2 sensor kit includes all necessary cables for integration. If extending the cables, ensure that the voltage at the camera is at acceptable levels as outlined in the “Powering” section of this guide. ... -
Page 13: Host Interface Connector (Power And Data I/O)
Page 12 of 21 Host Interface Connector (Power and Data I/O) Connector type/part number: (provided as pigtail assembly with every Altum integration kit from MicaSense) Samtec - 14pin, 2.00mm Tiger Eye™: PN# T2M-107-01-S-D-RA-WT DLS RX... -
Page 14: Input And Output
June 2020 Page 13 of 21 Altum requires 5.2 V DC for operation, with a maximum operating voltage of 25.2 V. The supply must be able to provide 10 W peak. Power can be provided to the sensor in two main ... -
Page 15: Capture Rate
In Overlap mode, when the aircraft climbs to within your chosen Target Altitude Tolerance below your Target Altitude, Altum will start capturing and only take a capture if it has traveled forward enough distance to ensure the overlap percentage you have specified. Prior to Altum ... -
Page 16: Timer
8 on the Altum . HTTP API (Ethernet and Wi-Fi) The HTTP API is the most powerful way to interface with the Altum. You can use this API using either the Ethernet connector or the camera’s Wi-Fi access point. ... -
Page 17: Serial Api
Serial API The Serial API provides a MAVLink interface to the Altum. You can use this API by connecting your MAVLink-capable system to the host serial port on the sensor. The API is accessed via serial messages in the MAVLink format. MAVLink provides an open ... -
Page 18: Downwelling Light Sensor 2 (Dls 2)
The Downwelling Light Sensor (DLS 2) is an advanced incident light sensor that connects directly to Altum. During a mission, the DLS 2 measures the ambient light and sun angle and records this information in the metadata of the TIFF images captured by the camera. This ... -
Page 19: Measurements And Attachment Points
Measurements and Attachment Points Height 14.03 mm Width 46.00 mm Length 63.50 mm Weight 49 g DLS 2 Connectors and Buttons The sensor kit includes all required interface cables to connect to the DLS 2. © 2020 MicaSense, Inc ... - Page 20 . The camera trigger button will command a capture on the Altum. This is useful for capturing a preflight image of the calibration panel, but care should be taken not to cover or shade any of the light sensors when pressing the button. ...
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Page 21: Dls 2 Installation Guidelines
The DLS 2 should always be the highest object on the aircraft in order to avoid shadows or reflections. It contains an integral GPS sensor that may be utilized for geotagging of the Altum imagery if system GPS signals are not provided to the sensor by other means. Install the ... -
Page 22: Example Integration
June 2020 Page 21 of 21 Example Integration Altum and DLS 2 on a Matrice 200. The sensor draws power directly from the Matrice via the Skyport. The DLS 2 is the highest object on the aircraft. ... - Page 23 26 Apr 2019 09 Added inputs and outputs 18 Jun 2019 10 Updated band wavelengths, 02 June 2020 added NUC info, updated “What’s included?”clarified USB Ethernet options, noted the need to be on latest firmware version © 2020 MicaSense, Inc ...
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