Source: http://www.engadget.com/2009/08/13/infrared-sensors-hit-16-megapixels-can-now-spy-on-an-entire-hem/
Aerospace and defense manufacturer
Raytheon wants everyone to know it has developed the world's first 16 megapixel infrared sensor, which is set for a life of orbiting the Earth and generally being a lot more useful than lesser models. With its higher resolution, the unit is able to cover an entire half of the planet without "blinking" to relocate its focus, and should be warmly received by
meteorologists,
astronomists and
military types, all craving for a bit more real-time reconnaissance. We advise wide-brimmed
tin foil hats to shield your body heat from these Sauron-like satellites while working on those plans for a global uprising of the proletariat.
[Via
TG Daily]
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