Airborne earth observation
DLR’s Dornier Do 228-212 flies on remote sensing and Earth observation research projects. The focus is as much on testing new technologies for subsequent use in space as on investigation missions using various sensors. Digital sensors using different wavelengths may be installed as required. They provide high-resolution data in optical remote sensing, as well as in the infrared range and radar.
The following modifcations differentiate the Dornier Do 228-212 from the standard Do 228: four openings in the roof, cabin floor and cabin sides; four hardpoints under the wings for loads of up to 250 kilograms (e.g. particular measuring probes and cameras, allowing a vertical view down); two special viewing windows along the side of the cabin; hardpoints underneath the fuselage for loads of up to 200 kilograms; two large openings in the cabin floor; attachment points on the side of the fuselage for loads of up to 50 kilograms; and a precision navigation system. An additional power system has also been installed to power the experiments (DC 28 Volt/225 Ampere, AC 220 Volt/50 Hertz).
German Aerospace Center (DLR)
Oliver Brieger · E-Mail: oliver.brieger@dlr.de · DLR.de/en
