Applied science • Mission-focused engineering

Solving complex technical problems.

Advanced sensing systems, data collection, custom tool development, optical engineering, and field-ready solutions for government and industry.

Integrated aerospace sensing and field test systems

Integrated capabilities

Built to move from Problem to Solution

Lightstorm Research combines data, sensors, software, optics, manufacturing, and field operations in one responsive technical team.

Our in-house facilities and multidisciplinary team reduce handoffs, shorten lead times, and support rapid iteration from concept through low-rate production.

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Data Collection

Worldwide field testing, ground-truth measurements, logistics, and mobile laboratories.

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Electro-optical field data collection at a remote test site
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Tool Development/Data Analysis

Custom software tool creation, image processing, modeling, tracking algorithms, simulation, and technical data analysis.

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Engineering workstation used for sensor-data analysis and visualization
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Modeling & Simulation

Integrated modeling of targets, sensors, atmospheres, geometry, and mission conditions for analysis and trade studies.

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Scientific modeling and simulation displayed on an engineering workstation
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Sensors, Lasers & Optics

Sensor evaluation, calibration, optical design, laser systems, and prototype development.

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Blue laser beams passing through a precision optical element
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Engineering

Rapid prototyping, thermal modeling, electrical circuit design, CNC machining, and integrated hardware development.

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Precision-machined prototype components in an engineering workshop