All-Sky Camera: OMEA 5C Alcor System.

Scientific objectives
The all-sky camera is installed at KHO to observe polar cap clouds during the polar day and study auroral activity during the polar night. The observations will improve our understanding of atmospheric and ionospheric dynamics and provide scientific context for related satellite observations and field campaigns.

Owner: Center for Astronautical Physics and Engineering (CAPE)
National Central University (NCU), Taiwan.

Contacts PI: Professor Jann-Yenq (Tiger) Liu
Taiwan Polar Institute.
E-mail: tigerjyliu@gmail.com

Co-PI : Chao Jhengsyun, Research Assistant
Taiwan Polar Institute
E-mail: mercury881022@gmail.com

Instrument specifications
Camera: OMEA 5C All-Sky Camera Alcor System, France
Field of view: 180^o x 180^o
Resolution: 3000 x 3000 pixels, 3.8 um pixel size, 14-bit ADC
Dome: BK7 glass with IP67 protection and an 18-36 W heater
Power supply: 24V / 3A, with support for 110 V and 220 V input
Dimensions: 130 mm x 270 mm for the camera unit;
Approximately 60 x 30 x 20 cm including the base
Operating temperature: -35 to +45 ^oC
Weight: 3.5 kg

Operation mode
The camera is intended for continuous operation, including daylight conditions. Observation settings will be continuously optimized during operations.