Ball and design partner, optX imaging systems developed the ROMEO single aperture, multiband camera for simultaneous high definition (HD) imaging in the color visible (VIS), near infrared (NIR), and shortwave infrared (SWIR) bands. Each sensor collects simultaneous, separable imagery and provides unique spectral content. ROMEO provides day/night laser see-spot capability, haze penetration and day/night color context imaging, while also enabling multiband fusion to provide seamless situational awareness across the VIS to SWIR bands.

ROMEO MULTIBAND CAMERA

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The ROMEO three-in-one multiband camera provides color VIS, NIR low-light level, and SWIR capability by utilizing a common aperture within a single, minimized SWaP volume. All of the ROMEO sensors are co-aligned to enable retrofit and upgrades to current multifunction sensor packages without complex alignment procedures. The camera features high-definition sensors for maximum performance, and is reconfigurable for mission specific requirements via format, resolution changes, or spectral band optimization. This unique capability has been developed to address the issue of limited volume in current gimbal and turret systems by placing three sensors in a single volume, allowing additional system capabilities to be included. The camera is designed to perform in tactical military environments.

OVERVIEW

SPECIFICATIONS

425 to 650 nm 650 to 880 nm 950 to 1650 nm5.6 or slower30 Hz progressiveGlobal (snapshot)1920 x 1080, 5.5 um pixel 1280 x 720, 10.8 um pixel 1280 x 720, 12.5 um pixel<1 pixel w/electronic correctionThree individual camera link channels, one for each sensor, on separate MIL-DTL-32139 nanominiature connectorsSelectable: No color processing (12 bits/pixel), color (24 bits/pixel) 10-bits/pixel 12-bits/pixelIndividual command/status interfaces on the digital video output connectorsTwo sync modes: Free run, and synchronized read outBayer decode, auto white balance, auto exposure XDR (extended dynamic range), windowing mode, auto gate Day/night see-spot, auto gain, full frame integrationBIT functionality included with status monitored over serial interface-55 to 85 °C -40 to 70 °CDesigned for military platformsDesigned for military platformsUp to 90%, noncondensing3.5 x 3.5 x 2.0 in.1.0 lbs≤15 W at 12.0 +/- 2.0 Vdc 8.9 W nominal

Spectral band VIS (color) NIR SWIRf-numberFrame rateShutter modeImage Format VIS NIR SWIRBoresightDigital Video Output

Digital Video VIS Format NIR SWIRCommand/Status

External Sync

Camera VIS Functionality NIR SWIR

Built-in Test

Temperature Storage OperationVibrationShockHumiditySizeWeightPower

PARAMETER SPECIFICATIONS

FEATURESMission Utility

• Full spectrum VIS through SWIR with HD resolution

– Three sensors: Visible color, NIR low-light level, SWIR

• Day/night asynchronous laser see-spot capability

• Color day with night color context imagery

• Low-light level imaging comparable to intensified

• Haze penetration

• Simultaneous and separable imagery

• Enables multiband image fusion

• Identification of spectral features and taggants

Design Features

• Designed for tactical military environments

• One-piece optical bench maintains precision co-alignment

• Optimized prism design minimizes stray light

• Adaptable for application-specific sensors, wavebands, and spectral filtering

• NIR sensor and SWIR thermo-electric cooler can be turned off for power management

• Comprehensive built-in test

Configurability

• Adaptable to faster f-number optics

• Additional embedded image processing

• Video data interface options

• Customizable enclosure and mounting

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