Imager For Mars Pathfinder (IMP) is a stereo imaging system with color capability provided by a set of selectable filters for each of the two camera channels. It consists of three physical subassemblies: (1) camera head (with stereo optics, filter wheel, CCD and pre-amp, mechanisms and stepper motors); (2) extendable mast with electronic cabling; and (3) two plug-in electronics cards (CCD data card and power supply/motor drive card) which plug into slots in the Warm Electronics Box within the lander.
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Smithsonian National Air and Space Museum
Date Created
03/04/2022
Source
Smithsonian National Air and Space Museum
Keywords
Exploration; Mars; Models; Planetary; Science; Solar System; Space
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