Infrared sensors geometric analysis bench

Infrared sensors geometric analysis bench

Bench for measuring the geometry of the infrared sensors of the future European meteorological satellite.

  • Partnership between companies OPμS (optical and mechanical design, real-time programming, mechanical assembly) Unitechnologies (project management, general programming and industrial vision, wiring) and Objectis (data processing software).
  • Cleanroom and ESD design.
  • Real-time differential position measurement by laser interferometer +/- 10nm.
  • Real-time acquisition with timestamping of process-critical data (timing precision < 1 µs).
  • Measuring system fully mounted on precision granite with anti-vibration system.
  • Moving the axes on an air cushion with automatic tracking system (electronic cam).
  • Synchronous acquisition with continuous timing verification of video images and axis positions.
  • Interchangeable liquid cooled diaphragm.
  • Motorized blades +/- 100nm resolution.
  • Special design for minimal heat dissipation.
  • Optical path protected from the outside with nitrogen.
  • Calibration tools for system validation included.
  • Separate software architecture (control / treatment) ready for future improvements.