The Visual and Infrared Mapping Spectrometer for Cassini
Miller, E. ; Klein, G. ; Juergens, D. ; ...Flamini, E. ; et al.
Jan - 1997
DOI: 10.1117/12.253421

journal : Proceedings SPIE- The International Society for Optical Engineering: Cassini-Huygens: A Mission to the Saturn Systems
type: Article Journal

Abstract
The Visual and Infrared Mapping Spectrometer (VIMS) is a remote sensing instrument developed for the Cassini mission to Saturn by an international team representing the national space agencies of the United States, Italy, and France. A dual imaging spectrometer, VMS unique design consists of two optical systems boresighted and operating in tandem, coordinated by a common electronics unit.

keywords : Spectrometers ; Earth's atmosphere ; Electronics ; Optical systems ; Remote sensing ; Saturn ; Chemical species ; Equipment and services ; Minerals