EMSOM

Conceptual module mechanical design.
Technology feasibility.
Mathematical optimization of the mechanical design.
Maximize stability of the optical response in operation.
Compliance with assembly and alignment requirements.
Compliance with maximum weight requirements.
Thermo-structural strength.
Design of flight and lab modules.
Design of tools.
Design and manufacturing documents.

Capabilities of the Multispectral Modules:

  • Suited for Airborne, UAV, Security and Space
  • Compatibility with MIL-STD-810G
  • Compatibility with cooled and uncooled detectors

Optical design for a dual detectors scheme.
Available cold stop position.
Available beam splitter position.

EMSOM – single aperture multispectral sensor system

Conceptual module mechanical design.
Technology feasibility.
Mathematical optimization of the mechanical design.
Maximize stability of the optical response in operation.
Compliance with assembly and alignment requirements.
Compliance with maximum weight requirements.
Thermo-structural strength.
Design of flight and lab modules.
Design of tools.
Design and manufacturing documents.

Capabilities of the Multispectral Modules:

  • Suited for Airborne, UAV, Security and Space
  • Compatibility with MIL-STD-810G
  • Compatibility with cooled and uncooled detectors

Optical design for a dual detectors scheme.
Available cold stop position.
Available beam splitter position.

EUVL Grazing Incidence Collectors

AirWorks tasks in this project:

  • Support to Opto-Mechanical Design
  • Mechanical design and configuration control of the Collectors
  • Development of the mirror cooling system
  • Materials compatibility with plasma, EUV light, vacuum
  • Design of permanent and demountable joints
  • Design of the Heat Exchangers
  • Design of adjustable supports systems for mirrors
  • Design of jigs and tools

Furthermore, AirWorks supervised then analytical and experimental development:

  • 1D Simulations of the cooling system
  • Experimental fluidynamics, Measurements. 1D model calibration

Main Challenges
High dimensional stability (10μm) under extreme thermal impact (10kW)
High accuracy manufacturing, assembly and co-alignment of mirrors