Intergraph is quite well known as a leading global provider of engineering and geospatial software and it has recently launched a new medium-format digital aerial camera. The current film based technology which is used for smaller mapping and remote sensing projects and for high resolution engineering projects is expected to be replaced by this new camera.

The general manager of photogrammetry at Intergraph, Jack Ickes says, “Building on Intergraph’s long photogrammetry industry leadership and our customers’ input, we have set another milestone in the industry’s movement to full digital workflows by developing the highest quality and most versatile medium-format digital aerial camera on the market. The camera’s high-end features combined with a competitive price point will allow many organizations to make the much-needed transition from film to digital for their aerial mapping and engineering projects.”

Features that can be considered as good enough to make this camera attractive are:

Wide range digital forward motion compensation (FMC)
Simultaneous capture of red, green, blue and near-infrared imagery
High radiometric dynamic range of 70 dB
High geometric resolution
Full 1:1 color resolution and multi-spectral sensors
A 14 bit per pixel

This compact designed Intergraph Medium-Format Digital Aerial Camera is perfect solution for organizations that wish to supplement their existing digital cameras with a versatile system for smaller projects. Moreover, the film camera owners too can use it for getting an entry into the digital acquisition arena. This camera will be available in the market by 2009 only. In the complete package you will get the Intergraph Medium-Format Digital Aerial Camera accompanied by an SSD data cartridge, post-processing software, Intergraph’s mission planning and flight management technology and a stabilized camera mount.

Via: Press

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