A Danube-class with a sensor pod
A Nebula-class with a sensor pod
A sensor pod is a module that can be connected to the dorsal surface of a Danube-class runabout for specific types of missions that require an extended sensor capability.
- The Danube sensor pod was first seen in DS9: "Past Prologue".
The Nebula-class starships can be equipped with a circular sensor pod.
- The Nebula sensor pod was first seen in TNG: "The Wounded".
The Miranda-class starship can be equiped with two large sensor pods.
The Soyuz-class is equipped with large sensor pods, which resemble large outboard weapons.
- The Soyuz sensor pods were first seen in TNG: "Cause and Effect".