October 4, 2005
Applanix Launches the DSS 322 - A Next Generation Digital Sensor System for Airborne Applications

RICHMOND HILL, ON - Applanix announced today the launch of its next generation Digital Sensor System, the DSS 322. The new system incorporates a 22 megapixel CCD array, AerolensTM custom-manufactured optics, and TruSpectrumTM technology engineered to maximize the system’s capability in generating high-quality color and CIR (color infrared) digital geospatial imaging products.

The DSS 322 will be showcased at Intergeo 2005 in Dusseldorf, Germany, October 4 – 6.

The DSS 322 is a modular, turnkey digital airborne remote sensing system designed to complete all phases of a project life cycle, from initial flight planning, through digital image acquisition to final product output. The system includes a new camera data module and computer firmware, plus enhanced Flight Management software.

"Intergeo is one of the premier events for the geospatial community in Europe. The conference gives us the opportunity to showcase the new system to a wide audience of industry professionals," said Joe Hutton, Director of Airborne Products at Applanix. "The DSS 322 system delivers a market-driven solution for the aerial survey, GIS, and remote sensing industry, where medium-format imaging technology is now seen as a viable alternative to large-format digital systems. The plan, fly and produce functionality of the DSS 322 offers an all-digital approach to image acquisition, data handling and product delivery, a complete end-to-end digital solution."

The system’s new lenses have been specifically designed for Applanix by Carl Zeiss, and are among the first commercial medium-format lenses manufactured solely for airborne applications. They feature a fixed focus and fixed aperture, together with a customized camera adapter that ensures repeatability and stability of calibration. As well as incorporating the custom-made optics, the DSS 322 also features the new Applanix TruSpectrum technology, which produces improved color radiometric accuracy, a very important attribute for image interpretation tasks.

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About Applanix Corporation
Applanix, a Trimble Company (NASDAQ: TRMB), develops, manufactures, sells and supports products and solutions for Mobile Mapping and Positioning. Applanix’ Position and Orientation Systems ( POS) are used in a variety of applications, including road profiling, GIS data acquisition, aerial surveying and mapping, railroad track maintenance and seafloor mapping. Established in 1991, Applanix strives to support customers around the world with exceptional service.

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