A generic FPGA-based detector readout and real-Time image processing board

James Beletic, Mayuresh Sarpotdar*, Joice Mathew, Margarita Safonova, Jayant Murthy

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Abstract

For space-based astronomical observations, it is important to have a mechanism to capture the digital output from the standard detector for further on-board analysis and storage. We have developed a generic (application-wise) field-programmable gate array (FPGA) board to interface with an image sensor, a method to generate the clocks required to read the image data from the sensor, and a real-Time image processor system (on-chip) which can be used for various image processing tasks. The FPGA board is applied as the image processor board in the Lunar Ultraviolet Cosmic Imager (LUCI) and a star sensor (StarSense)-instruments developed by our group. In this paper, we discuss the various design considerations for this board and its applications in the future balloon and possible space flights.

Original languageEnglish
Title of host publicationHigh Energy, Optical, and Infrared Detectors for Astronomy VII
EditorsAndrew D. Holland, James Beletic
PublisherSPIE
ISBN (Electronic)9781510602090
DOIs
Publication statusPublished - 2016
Externally publishedYes
EventHigh Energy, Optical, and Infrared Detectors for Astronomy VII - Edinburgh, United Kingdom
Duration: 26 Jun 201629 Jun 2016

Publication series

NameProceedings of SPIE - The International Society for Optical Engineering
Volume9915
ISSN (Print)0277-786X
ISSN (Electronic)1996-756X

Conference

ConferenceHigh Energy, Optical, and Infrared Detectors for Astronomy VII
Country/TerritoryUnited Kingdom
CityEdinburgh
Period26/06/1629/06/16

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