PMS camera for ZY-1 (02C) satellite

PMS (panchromatic/multi-spectral) camera is one of the main payloads of the ZY-1(02C) satellite. It is a new generation camera of multi-spectral bands, which is developed by Beijing Institute of Space Mechanics & Electricity (BISME). PMS camera has one panchromatic band with 5m GSD, 3 multispectral bands with 10m GSD at nadir. The swath of camera is 60 km. It also has the sight capability of ±32°. On the December 22nd in 2011, ZY-1(02C) satellite was launched up successfully. PMS camera operates well and the image is good. This paper gives the design and verification in the laboratory of the PMS camera. The test results show that the PMS camera satisfies the requirements.