From the JPL Site (http://saturn.jpl.nasa.gov/spacecraft/instruments-huygens.cfm) : Descent Imager/Spectral Radiometer (DISR): This instrument will make a range of imaging and spectral observations using several sensors and fields of view. By measuring the upward and downward flow of radiation, the radiation balance (or imbalance) of the thick Titan atmosphere will be measured. Solar sensors will measure the light intensity around the Sun due to scattering by aerosols in the atmosphere. This will permit the calculation of the size and number density of the suspended particles. Two imagers (one visible, one infrared) will observe the surface during the latter stages of the descent and, as the probe slowly spins, build up a mosaic of pictures around the landing site. There will also be a side-view visible imager to get a horizontal view of the horizon and the underside of the cloud deck. For spectral measurements of the surface, a lamp that will switch on shortly before landing will augment the weak sunlight. My italics...db On Sunday, December 7, 2003, at 03:50 PM, Chuck Hards wrote:
Joe, apparently there is a camera and I just couldn't find any pertinent links.
It may just be a "look down" camera for documenting the landing spot, but I hope that it can take panoramic shots too.
C.
--- Joe Bauman <bau@desnews.com> wrote:
Ken, what does he have to say about the lack of a camera? Thanks, Joe
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