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Posts Tagged ‘thermal imaging’

Optical Filters for Wildfire Management

By Holly Peterson | January 16, 2025
A drone equipped with an advanced optical sensor hovers over a wildfire as a person monitors infrared imagery on a tablet. The display shows heat signatures, highlighting the role of optical technology in wildfire prevention and detection. Remote sensing optics, including thermal imaging and infrared sensors, are crucial for early fire detection, situational awareness, and risk mitigation in wildfire-prone areas.

Empowering wildfire management with advanced optical filters for early detection, monitoring, and response to protect communities and our planet. Learn how technology aids in wildfire prevention.

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Enhancing Precision in Defense: Optical Components for Targeting Pods

By Rick Shagoury | September 16, 2024 | 0
A close-up of a modern targeting pod displayed on a clear stand at an outdoor exhibition. The pod features multiple optical windows, which may utilize chalcogenide glass for enhanced infrared performance. A caution label warns of rotating parts, highlighting the pod’s gimbal stabilization system. Targeting pods like this are essential for military aircraft, providing advanced electro-optical and infrared (EO/IR) capabilities for precision targeting and reconnaissance.

Explore Andover Corporation’s expertise in optical components for targeting pods, enhancing precision in defense applications.

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Chalcogenide Glass: Advancing Optical Innovation in Defense

By Rick Shagoury | April 22, 2024 | 0
A collection of red-tinted chalcogenide glass optics, including circular, square, and cylindrical components, sourced from SCHOTT North America. These infrared optical materials are used in advanced optical systems for defense, aerospace, and industrial applications. Chalcogenide glass provides superior infrared transmission and thermal stability, making it a valuable alternative to germanium for IR optics.

Discover the advantages of chalcogenide glasses in optical filters, and their wide range of applications for defense, thermal imaging, and more.

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