A 92 Megapixel Camera from Microsoft

April 8th, 2009. Microsoft announced the availability of its 92 Megapixel Camera. The UltraCamXp has an even larger image format than its predecessor at 196 megapixels (17,310 across track x 11,310 along track), and a smaller pixel size at 6 μm. By offering the largest image format available, the UltraCamXp reduces the number of flight lines, saves time, and lowers cost, without sacrificing radiometric performance.

The collection rate and geometric accuracy of the UCXp allows users to produce urban maps with minimal occlusions, and Digital Elevation Models (DEMs) with no spikes or holes, and to produce high-quality large-scale ortho-photos. Automated image analysis is also made possible by the superior dynamic range of the UCXp.