SPARC4: A Simultaneous Polarimeter and Rapid Camera in 4 Bands
C. V. Rodrigues, F. J. Jablonski, K. Taylor, T. Dominici, R. Laporte,, A. Pereyra, C. Strauss, A. M. Magalhaes, M. Assafin, A. Carciofi, J. E. R., Costa, D. Cieslinski, G. Franco, A. Kanaan, A. Milone, K. M. G. Silva
TL;DR
SPARC4 is a proposed astronomical instrument designed to perform simultaneous photometry and polarimetry in four bands with high time resolution, enabling advanced ground-based optical observations.
Contribution
It introduces a novel instrument concept combining multiple observational modes and simultaneous multi-band imaging in a single device.
Findings
Conceptual design phase completed
Combines photometric and polarimetric capabilities
Provides sub-second time resolution
Abstract
We present the basic concept of a new astronomical instrument: SPARC4 - Simultaneous Polarimeter and Rapid Camera in 4 bands. SPARC4 combines in one instrument: (i) photometric and polarimetric modes; (ii) sub-second time-resolution in photometric mode and excellent time-resolution in polarimetric mode; (iii) simultaneous imaging in four broad-bands for both modes. This combination will make SPARC4 a unique facility for ground-based optical observatories. Presently, the project is in its conceptual design phase.
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TopicsInfrared Target Detection Methodologies · Satellite Image Processing and Photogrammetry · CCD and CMOS Imaging Sensors