As defense systems evolve to rely more heavily on autonomous operations, electronic intelligence, and edge computing, the integration of AI into rugged platforms is becoming a...
Precision optical systems deployed in space must operate across extreme thermal conditions. Without atmospheric insulation or convective cooling, optics in satellites and...
Meeting strict wavefront error (WFE) budgets is essential in the design and manufacturing of space telescope optics. These performance thresholds determine how ...
The Role of Optical Systems in Enhancing ADCS Performance for Small Satellite Platforms Attitude Determination and Control Systems (ADCS) are essential for maintaining the precise...
Selecting the Right Coatings for Space: From UV to LWIR Optimizing AR coatings, gold/silver mirrors, and atomic oxygen resistance for satellite telescopes Satellite telescopes...
In high-performance VPX and OpenVPX systems, managing RF signals and power distribution demands both mechanical precision and electrical reliability. The ANSI/VITA 67 family...
Ultra-lightweight mirrors for space are critical in applications where reducing system mass is essential without compromising optical accuracy or durability. At Avantier...
Trends in Space-Based Telescopes: From SmallSat Payloads to Deep Space Observatories Emerging Needs: Freeform Optics, SiC Mirrors, Lightweight Designs As space exploration advances...
MEMS Mirrors Avantier’s MEMS mirrors (Micro-Electro-Mechanical Systems mirrors) are compact, fast, and precise optical MEMS devices designed for dynamic beam steering...
When it comes to observing the universe from hundreds of miles above Earth, precision is key. Avantier’s Satellite and Space Telescope Optics are designed to deliver...
In the ever-evolving landscape of aerospace and defense, where precision and reliability are paramount, electromagnetic interference (EMI) shielding plays a critical...
In today’s fast-paced technological landscape, the embedded systems industry is undergoing a transformative phase driven by the need for high-performance, adaptable, and...
How well the commercial off-the-shelf (COTS) technologies, components, and solutions work together and with other systems determines how well the system works. Single-Board Computers...
The Challenges of Manufacturing Space Gravitational Wave Telescopes The Engineering Development Unit Telescope arrived at Goddard Space Flight Center in May 2024. This prototype...
Orbital debris poses a very real risk to satellites and orbital spacecraft, and optics debris detection is the most effective way to mitigate that risk. Here we’ll examine how...
Ritchey Chrétien (RC) telescopes are advanced reflecting telescopes renowned for their exceptional image quality and minimized optical aberrations. Their ability to...
The reflector telescope is unique among telescopes because of its reflective design. Instead of using lenses to refract or bend light to form images, it uses a combination of ...
