The data rate of a SWIR (Short-Wave Infrared) sensor refers to the rate at which data is generated by the sensor during operation. It represents the amount of data that the sensor produces per unit time, typically measured in bits per second (bps) or megabits per second (Mbps).

The data rate of a SWIR sensor depends on various factors, including the sensor's resolution, frame rate, bit depth, and any additional data processing or compression applied to the output. Higher sensor resolutions, faster frame rates, and higher bit depths generally result in higher data rates.

The equation to find the data rate of a sensor can be expressed as follows:

Data Rate = Pixel Count x Frame Rate x Bit Depth

Where:

Pixel Count: The total number of pixels in the sensor's imaging array.

Frame Rate: The number of frames captured per second by the sensor.

Bit Depth: The number of bits used to represent the intensity of each pixel.

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