ROCHESTER, N.Y., April 24, 2008 -- Geospatial Systems Inc. (GSI), maker of TerraPix modular airborne mapping and surveillance systems, has introduced the KCM-39 metric camera, designed to enable direct georeferenced airborne mapping and sensor fusion with lidar systems.

The KCM-39 is a ruggedized, large-format, 39 MP (5412 x 7216 pixels), full-frame CCD kinematic camera module that produces detailed, high-fidelity images in monochrome, color or color-infrared (IR).

The KCM- 39 includes a precision lens and optomechanical framework that is designed to maintain geometric precision under airborne operating conditions. The KCM-39 also features the industry’s first field-replaceable shutter cassette.

This patent-pending feature allows in-field replacement (with no recalibration needed) of the precision shutter mechanism with no impact on camera geometry or operation. The KCM-39 is plug-and-play compatible with the TerraPix DGX line of direct-georeferenced sensor controllers. The TerraPix platform enables multiple camera configurations for wide-angle oblique or nadir imaging and supports open standard connectivity and data dissemination.

The KCM-39 allows users to capture large-footprint imagery by combining multiple sensors and can be deployed with existing flight management and navigation systems and final production workflow environments.

For more information, visit: www.geospatialsystems.com; e-mail: info@geospatialsystems.com

Geospatial Systems Inc.
150 Lucius Gordon Drive
West Henrietta, NY 14586
Phone: (585) 427-8310
Fax: (585) 427-8422

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