Instrument Information
IDENTIFIER urn:nasa:pds:context:instrument:go.ssi::1.2
NAME Solid State Imaging System for GO
TYPE Imager
DESCRIPTION The SSI (Solid-State Imaging) system is a single-camera setup utilizing an 800x800 solid-state CCD sensor, designed for scientific imaging of the Jovian satellites and atmosphere. It features a 1500 mm Cassegrain telescope with an f/8.5 aperture and is equipped with a cooling system to maintain optimal temperatures, minimizing thermal noise. Data transmission is constrained by telemetry limits, but onboard storage and data compression help address these issues. The instrument operates in multiple modes, with varying frame rates to achieve different imaging objectives. Calibration is carried out using solar targets and celestial objects. The system employs various filters to capture distinct spectral data, and its electronics include significant noise reduction features. It operates on a two-axis scan platform alongside other instruments, ensuring precise imaging capabilities.
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REFERENCES Klaasen, K.P., M.C. Clary, James R. Janesick, Charge-Coupled Device Television Camera for Nasa's Galileo Mission To Jupiter, 23(3). p. 334- 342, Optical Engineering, May 1984.

Belton, Michael J.S., K.P. Klaasen, M.C. Clary, J.L. Anderson, C.D. Anger, M.H. Carr, C.R. Chapman, M.E. Davies, R. Greeley, D. Anderson, L.K. Bolef, T.E. Townsend, R. Greenberg, J.W. Head III, G. Neukum, C.B. Pilcher, J. Veverka, P.J. Gierasch, F.P. Fanale, A.P. Ingersoll, H. Masursky, D. Morrison, J.B. Pollack, The Galileo Solid-State Imaging Experiment, Vol. 60, pp. 413-455, Space Science Reviews, 1992.