Aviation & Aerospace White Papers and Case Studies

1. The Role Of Hexapods In High-Precision Machining 10/1/2024

   A custom hexapod was introduced at ILA Berlin 2024, enhancing precision in aircraft construction. This 6-DOF system improves contour machining of CFRP components, reducing manufacturing times and costs.

2. Exploring Asteroids: Image Sensors On The Asteroid Explorer Hayabusa 9/18/2024

   Image sensors played a crucial role in the Hayabusa and Hayabusa2 missions, providing valuable data about the composition and surface of asteroids Itokawa and Ryugu.

3. Reliable EUV Photodiodes For Space Applications 3/13/2024

   Extreme Ultraviolet (EUV) light is vital for space and weather applications. Explore the role of EUV light measurements, specifically through the lens of photodiodes, in advancing space technology.

4. Lenses For Aerospace Safety 10/10/2023

   Industrial lenses are crucial for monitoring and controlling aircraft and rocket engines in harsh conditions, enabling real-time observation, capturing data, and improving efficiency and safety.

5. Lenses For Security Applications 10/10/2023

   Vision technologies enhance security in public areas by detecting, tracking, and identifying people and vehicles, enabling automated surveillance and alert systems based on suspicious activities.

6. Applications Of Photodetectors, LEDs, And More 9/6/2023

   This range of reliable photodiodes, IR detectors, LEDs, emitters, assemblies, and photonic modules are built to meet the demands of military, medical, and commercial applications.

7. Unsteady Flow Physics Of Dynamic Stall 8/15/2023

   High-speed cameras capture slow-motion video of high-speed events for aerospace research. The University of Illinois uses Photron's FASTCAM Mini to study vortex structures on dynamically pitching wing surfaces.

8. Validating Thermal Protection Before A Space-Shot Launch 6/5/2020

   Neil Tewksbury and his team at the University of Southern California Rocket Propulsion Lab want to blast a rocket into space. As part of an unofficial space race among international universities, Tewksbury and his team don’t just want to be the first team to successfully launch; they want to reach an altitude of 100 km (330,000 ft) above sea level with a rocket made up completely of components that they manufacture themselves. They only get to build one or two rockets every year, so testing components on the ground is essential to building viable rockets.

9. FLIR Thermal Imaging Cameras Monitor Stress Levels Of Helicopter Pilots 6/5/2020

   Helicopter manufacturer Leonardo wanted a reliable, objective way to measure the stress pilots experience in order to design more functional cockpits and offer more efficient training. High-end thermal cameras monitored pilots during flight simulations to see which procedures and operations caused stress.

10. Optical Components For SWIR Imaging 7/8/2019

    This application note provides information on the benefits of SWIR imaging in harsh or low-light conditions and PG&O's capabilities in manufacturing optical components for SWIR imaging.