Defense
Thermal Imaging System for Defense Application
Defense Contractor Inc.
How OPTOstokes-IROptical provided critical IR optical components for a next-generation thermal imaging surveillance system used in border security applications.
The Challenge
The client needed high-performance IR optical components that could operate in extreme environmental conditions while maintaining exceptional optical quality for long-range detection and identification. Standard commercial optics couldn't meet the demanding specifications for transmission efficiency and durability.
Our Solution
OPTOstokes-IROptical engineered custom CVD ZnSe windows and lenses with enhanced AR coatings optimized for the 8-12 um atmospheric transmission window. Our components were designed to withstand temperature extremes from -40 degrees C to +60 degrees C while maintaining optical performance.
Results
The thermal imaging system achieved detection ranges 30% greater than previous generation systems. The custom optics demonstrated exceptional reliability with zero failures during extensive field testing across diverse environmental conditions. The client has since placed additional orders for system upgrades.
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Products Used
CVD ZnSe windows, ZnSe lenses
Applications
Long-range thermal imaging surveillance system
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