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FLIS
Flying Laboratory of Imaging Systems
Infrastructure Profile
Infrastructure Provider
Base Location
Brno, Czech Republic
Organisation & Address
Ústav výzkumu globální změny AV ČR, v.v.i. – CzechGlobe
Bělidla 986/4a, Brno, 603 00, Czech Republic
Link to Infrastructure Schedules (if applicable)
NA
Normal Area of Operation
Entire EU and close sea areas. Other localities need to be discussed.
Maximum Number of Days Available
20 days
Scientists’ Travel and Logistics (T&L) Budget Available
€ 10,000.00
Overview
Range
1783 km
Seats
4
Service Ceiling
5000 m
Gross Weight
3969 kg
Cruise/Service Speed
110 knots (56.6 m/s)
Top Speed
180 knots (92.5 m/s)
Endurance
5 hours
Scientific and Technical Specifications
General Information
Cessna Grand Caravan, C208B
Positioning
Garmin G1000
Applanix POS AV 410
Applanix AP60
Scientific Payload
Hyperspectral sensors (VNIR, SWIR)
Thermal hyperspectral sensor (LWIR)
Topographic laser scanner
Mapping Capabilities
Up to 500 km²/day
Cameras
CASI-1500, SASI-600, TASI-600, Riegl LMS Q780
Additional Items
Gyrostabilisation mount, Navigation system
Limitations (weather or otherwise)
Hyperspectral data acquisition requires blue sky conditions to ensure high-quality atmospheric corrections. Consequently, weather is the primary limitation for successful data acquisition.
Support offered to AQUARIUS users
FLIS crew provide full support with flight campaign:
- planning (spatial/spectral resolution, area extension, pattern, etc.)
- organisation (selection of optimal time for data acquisition, etc.)
- data processing after data acquisition (radiometric, atmospheric, geometric corrections)
Infrastructure Availability and Contact Details
Year 2025
Whole of EU from March to October
Year 2026
Whole of EU from March to October
Year 2027
Whole of EU from March to October
Contact email for applicants to discuss the initial feasibility of their work while they prepare their application
hanus.j[at]czechglobe.cz
Certification and Clearance Requirements
Airspace Clearance Requirements
Flight permission from respective Air Traffic Control