A Window On Windows - Getting ISR Optics Right The First Time

Intelligence, surveillance, and reconnaissance (ISR) sensor technologies have evolved as mission requirements become much more rigorous. As this technology has evolved, the demands have increased for the highest levels of performance and reliability in high-precision windows. Custom windows used in mission-critical applications require careful engineering to ensure optimal performance under a wide variety of operating conditions, which necessitates in-house expertise in both design and manufacturing processes. So what sort of criteria should you evaluate before working with a supplier?