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Imaging Technology for harsh environment

Imaging Technology for harsh environment

Thermal diagnostic tools used to monitor the flap re-entry temperature for Intermediate eXperimental Vehicle (IXV)

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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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Replay of Vega liftoff VV04 with IXV

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