Imaging Technology for harsh environment
Thermal diagnostic tools used to monitor the flap re-entry temperature for Intermediate eXperimental Vehicle (IXV)
Project details
Lambda-X worked hand-in-hand with RUAG to develop thermal diagnostic tools used to monitor the flap re-entry temperature for Intermediate eXperimental Vehicle (IXV).
Technical challenge
Several heat-resistant windows protect Lambda-X’s custom-developed infrared imaging optics for flap imaging against high-temperature plasma. The system has passed mechanical shock, vibration and heat tests. In charge of optical performances, Lambda-X performed the optical design, assembly and verification of the optics and carried out fracture control tests on key optical components after every key test performed by RUAG. We also supported RUAG during integration for delivering quality control SW, based on custom targets and custom SW.
Status
RUAG received the flight model in July 2013. It was then launched from Europe’s Spaceport in Kourou, French Guiana atop a Vega rocket.
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Contract manufacturing based on customer designs
Clean room facility
ISO 5, 7 & 8, supported by EN9100 certification
High precision tooling for various assemblies
Optics alignment & assembly (mechanical, gluing …)
Metrology for optical components & systems quality control
Wavefront measurements, MTF, interferometric bench, cosmetic & photometric controls
