Scout

The Keo Scout is a multispectral imager in a compact package. While it is sensitivity-wise inferior to the Sentry line of imagers due to its 2-inch diameter optics/filters, the Scout is a highly capable auroral and airglow imager.

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Up to f/1.0 effective all-sky imaging through narrow-band interference filters.

Flexible Filter Configurations

Available with a 6-position filterwheel, or with a single-filter drawer.

Compact Form Factor

It’s smaller size allows for installation in more cramped locations.

Powered by Synopticx Software

The included GUI-based Synopticx automatic ephemerides-driven instrument control & data acquisition Windows software ensures a truly ‘turn-key’ solution.

	Scout w/ QI695 (10mm) Sensor
Field of View	180°
Angular Resolution (center of field)	~0.8°
Spatial Resolution (100km altitude @ zenith)	~140 m
Effective f-number	f/1.0
Filter Diameter	2 inches
Filter Positions	1 or 6
Filter Switching Speed	<0.5 sec between adjacent positions
Filter Thermal Stability1	±0.1°C
Minimum filter bandwidth (FWHM)	2.0 nm
Software	Synopticx Data Acquisition and Control Software
Operating Environment	0 C to +30 C, non-condensing
Dimensions (typical, L x W x H)	Single Filter: 49 x 15 x 17 cm Multi-Filter: 49 x 28 x 26 cm
Weight	Single Filter: 5 kg Multi-Filter: 8 kg