Optical Design
Use modeling tools such as ZEMAX to evaluate performance, packaging, tolerances, and trade space.
UV through LWIR
Sensors, Lasers & Optics
Designing, evaluating, calibrating, integrating, and operating optical systems for demanding applications.
Sensor experience
Understanding the complete measurement chain
Our team works with visible and infrared cameras, FTIR spectrometers, radiometers, meteorological instruments, and specialized EO/IR systems. We support customers who need a new collection system as well as teams improving an instrument they already own.
- Performance simulation
- Calibration design
- Application evaluation
- Field operation
- Data validation
- System integration
Applied optical engineering
From analysis to a working prototype
Lightstorm personnel have used lasers and optical systems in applications ranging from scientific research and medical systems to alignment, communications, and defense.
Laboratory Mock-Up
Build and test representative configurations to verify performance before committing to final hardware.
Prototype System
Integrate optics, mechanics, electronics, software, calibration, and data products into a usable assembly.
Representative systems
Sensor development for specific mission data
Our work includes laser-communication support, surrogate sensors, field-test instrumentation, radiometers, camera systems, telescope-based systems, counter-UAS (c-UAS) sensing and test support, and lightweight UAV payloads.
Representative portable system
Portable laser capability for calibration and testing
Transportable laser systems provide a controlled optical source for sensor calibration, detector-response checks, alignment, and end-to-end system evaluation. The equipment can be configured for laboratory work or deployed to a field site when the test geometry and operating environment need to represent real use.
Portable hardware supports efficient setup, repeatable measurements, and coordinated testing with cameras, radiometers, telescopes, and other electro-optical sensors.
