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WHAT IS
Aerospace & Defense?

 

Unmanned Aerial Vehicles (UAVs)

 

Unmanned Ground Vehicles (UGVs)

 

Target Acquisition and Designation

 

Surveillance and Situational Awareness

Across multiple domains—aerial and maritime, on land and in space—the aerospace and defense industries use unmanned aerial, ground, and marine vehicles (UAVs, UGVs, and UMVs), fixed wing and rotorcraft aircrafts, and many other autonomous systems for target acquisition and designation, intelligence, surveillance, reconnaissance, and general situational awareness.

Why Aerospace & Defense?

The market for sensors within the aerospace and defense industries is projected to grow from USD 24.7 billion in 2019 to USD 33.2 billion by 2025, with a compounded annual growth rate (CAGR) of 5.1% due to the increased procurement of defense systems by countries in the Asia Pacific region.1

Military Sensors Market

Optics for Aerospace & Defense

Vehicle and drone systems used in aerospace applications and for defense rely heavily on high-performance imaging components to meet rigorous requirements across a wide range of environments. Ruggedized and ingress protected imaging lenses help to consistently maintain high-resolution performance in environments with vibration, shock, extreme temperatures, and moisture. SWIR lenses allow users to view objects in degraded visual environments, such as fog, sand storms, smoke, and other battlefield obscurants using SWIR light with longer wavelengths than the visible spectrum.

Who is Edmund Optics®?

Edmund Optics (EO) is a world class optics and photonics manufacturer with over 78 years of experience in optics, design, testing, and manufacturing. Additionally, Edmund Optics offers a broad selection of versatile and off-the-shelf products, which are continuously updated to support current, relevant challenges for aerospace & defense. Learn more about Edmund Optics and our World-Class Imaging Optics and Manufacturing Capabilities.

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Imaging Optics Capabilities

Edmund Optics’ Solutions for Aerospace & Defense

Edmund Optics’ Solutions for Aerospace & Defense

Accurate Alignment and Measurement Lenses

Lenses Ruggedized for Shock and Vibration

  • Stability Ruggedized to 50G of Shock with Sub-Micron Pixel Shift
  • Options for Wide Variety of Sensor Formats
  • Ideal for the Harsh Conditions Endured by Many Defense and Security Applications
M12 C-Mount
Line Scan Cameras for Large Area Inspection

Lenses Sealed from Contaminants

  • Ingress Protected to IP67 and MIL-STD 810 Against Moisture and Dust
  • Able to be Hermetically Sealed to Camera
  • High-Resolution Designs Optimized for ⅓” and ½” Sensor Formats
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High Performance Lenses for Area Inspection

COTS Lenses for Prototyping

  • Commercial Off-The-Shelf (COTS) Components for Reduced Costs and Faster Prototyping
  • Experiment with Different Apertures and Liquid Lenses
  • Compact Modular 3-Piece Design for Flexibility
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Mitutoyo Long Working Distance Objectives

SWIR Lenses

  • Compact, Lightweight, COTS Imaging Lens
  • Designed for Low Visibility Environments
  • Useful for Discreet Target Designation
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In-Line LED Spot Light Illuminators

High Performance Eyepieces for Microdisplays

  • Ideal for OLED and LCD displays, and Much More
  • Compatible with up to 24.59mm Diagonal Microdisplay (SXGA)
  • Compact COTS Assembly


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Edmund Optics® Imaging: Manufacturing Capabilities

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Technical Information and Tools

Videos

Informative corporate or instructional videos ranging from simple tips to application-based demonstrations of product advantages.

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Ruggedized Imaging Lenses

 
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Liquid Lens Cx Series Fixed Focal Length Lenses

 

Application Notes

Technical information and application examples including theoretical explanations, equations, graphical illustrations, and much more.

Diffraction Limit

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6 Fundamental Parameters of an Imaging System
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From Lens to Sensor: Limitations on Collecting Information
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11 Best Practices for
Better Imaging
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Imaging Electronics 101: Understanding Camera Sensors for Machine Vision Applications
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Imaging Electronics 101: Basics of Digital Camera Settings for Improved Imaging Results
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Technical Articles

Links to technical articles appearing in industry publications authored by Edmund Optics or featuring contributions from Edmund Optics' engineering team and key management.

"Vision & Sensors Lens Selection Guide, Part 1" by Nick Sischka - Quality Vision & Sensors

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"Lens Selection Guide, Part 2" by Nick Sischka - Quality Vision & Sensors

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"Vision Systems for 3D Measurement Require Care to Ensure Alignment" by Jessica Gehlhar - Industrial Photonics
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"How To Maximise The Performance Of An Imaging System" by Daniel Adams - Assemblaggio & Meccatronica
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References

1 Military Sensors Market. (2019, July). Retrieved June 23, 2020, from https://www.marketsandmarkets.com/Market-Reports/military-sensor-market-267608019.html

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