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Charge-Coupled Device (CCD) technology
RAL Space has a strategic programme in the development of Charge-Coupled Device (CCD) detectors and readout electronics technology.
CMOS Active Pixel Sensor technology
RAL Space has a UK lead in the development of science-grade CMOS (Complimentary Metal Oxide Semiconductor) active pixel sensors as an alternative to CCD (Charge-Coupled Device) detectors. A 12 million pixel sensor has been demonstrated.
Gas Analyser Technology
RAL Space provides the electronic control systems for Open University developed gas analyser instruments.
Optical Imaging
RAL Space is developing next-generation Earth observation cameras capable of ground sampling down to 0.5m per pixel from a small satellite.
X-Ray Spectroscopy
RAL Space design and manufacture small X-ray spectrometers using the Teledyne e2v designed swept charge devices.
