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2012-02-07

SODERN selected by CNES for TARANIS Micro-Cameras

SODERN has been selected by CNES for the design and the manufacturing of TARANIS Micro-Cameras. TARANIS is a CNES mission aiming to characterize magnetosphere-ionosphere-atmosphere coupling via transient luminous events, such as sprites,...
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2012-02-07

SODERN selected by CNES for TARANIS Micro-Cameras

SODERN has been selected by CNES for the design and the manufacturing of TARANIS Micro-Cameras. TARANIS is a CNES mission aiming to characterize magnetosphere-ionosphere-atmosphere coupling via transient luminous events, such as sprites, lightnings, ... Micro-Cameras is an optical instrument containing two registered cameras for comparing simultaneous observations of these phenomena in two different narrow spectral bands. Together with tight optical specifications, a major constraint of this project is the limited volume and mass (less than 1.2 kg) for compatibility with the Myriad platform.

2012-02-06

A cavity delivered to SYRTE

In the frame of a CNES R&T study, SODERN has designed and manufactured a transportable ultra-stable Fabry-Perot cavity. This equipment is a key component for high performances lasers stabilization. The cavity has been delivered to SYRTE for...
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2012-02-06

A cavity delivered to SYRTE

In the frame of a CNES R&T study, SODERN has designed and manufactured a transportable ultra-stable Fabry-Perot cavity. This equipment is a key component for high performances lasers stabilization. The cavity has been delivered to SYRTE for ultimate performances verifications.

2012-01-10

Pleiades satellite has been launched

Pleiades satellite has been launched during the 2011, December 16th night. Pleiades is a dual-use very high resolution optical earth observation satellite. SODERN has contributed to it by supplying the focal plane of the camera and the star...
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2012-01-10

Pleiades satellite has been launched

Pleiades satellite has been launched during the 2011, December 16th night. Pleiades is a dual-use very high resolution optical earth observation satellite. SODERN has contributed to it by supplying the focal plane of the camera and the star trackers. Based on a SiC stable structure, the focal plane is designed for earth imaging in push-broom mode with 30 000 pixels, providing 0.7 meter resolution in panchromatic mode. Four spectral bands are also available. Three SODERN supplied SED36 star trackers are major components of the AOCS system for fine images location and satellite agility.

2012-01-05

BSA on ATLID

SODERN has been selected by ASTRIUM for the supply of BSA on ATLID. ATLID is a lidar for ESA Earthcare mission. BSA is a mirror installed on a dual-axis mechanism aiming to fine-control ATLID laser beam direction. This project is challenging...
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2012-01-05

BSA on ATLID

SODERN has been selected by ASTRIUM for the supply of BSA on ATLID. ATLID is a lidar for ESA Earthcare mission. BSA is a mirror installed on a dual-axis mechanism aiming to fine-control ATLID laser beam direction. This project is challenging because of the high stability and accuracy required within a very tight available volume. Moreover BSA has to withstand the high laser flux. SODERN has already made similar systems, based on piezo actuators, for Pharao laser source.

2011-11-09

E-BEX on ATLID

SODERN has been selected by ASTRIUM for the supply of E-BEX on ATLID. ATLID is a lidar for ESA Earthcare mission. E-BEX is an a-focal beam expander used to expand the ATLID laser beam from 15 to about 120 mm. The main characteristic of this...
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2011-11-09

E-BEX on ATLID

SODERN has been selected by ASTRIUM for the supply of E-BEX on ATLID. ATLID is a lidar for ESA Earthcare mission. E-BEX is an a-focal beam expander used to expand the ATLID laser beam from 15 to about 120 mm. The main characteristic of this equipment is its air-tightness, allowing keeping for many years, the oxygen pressure required by optical coatings for withstanding laser energy. This uses the unique Sodern glass-metal brazing technology coming from neutron tubes and already used for Pharao caesium tube.

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