Optical Bar Camera Explained

An optical bar camera is a type of long-focal-length panoramic camera used for panoramic images; e.g., for high-altitude or satellite reconnaissance.

Itek KA-80

Itek KA-80/A developed for the Teledyne Ryan AQM-91 Firefly, then also used in A-12, Lockheed U-2 and SR-71 reconnaissance aircraft.

Apollo Panoramic Camera

Itek KA-80A derivative with 24-inch focal length used in Apollo program to map parts of the moon.^[1] Used on Apollo 15–17.^[2]

Perkin-Elmer KH-9 OBC

See Optical Bar Cameras

See also

• DB-110

External links

• Optical Bar Cameras Characteristics and diagrams

Notes and References

1. http://www.thespacereview.com/article/1380/1 Making lemons into lemonade. Day. 2009
2. https://books.google.com/books?id=4VhEUToKYgsC&dq=ka-80+optical+bar+camera&pg=PA17 Robert Shannon and Roland Shack: Legends in Applied Optics.