Optomechanical and optoelectronic solutions
The insect-observation system combines phased-array radar detection with an optical tracking system to study insect migration.
The optical tracking assembly uses a 300 mm aperture Ritchey–Chrétien system. The project specification states that the assembled and aligned system can resolve a 3 cm insect at a distance of 5 km.
This application combines optical manufacture, mechanical integration and alignment to support long-range observation.
