Out with the Old, In with the New
Single, older-generation satellites are becoming obsolete, while smaller, lower-orbiting constellations of satellites designed for earth observation and satellite communications (satcom) are becoming the norm. Hundreds of these satellites can be launched by a single rocket, creating interconnected constellations of satellites for earth observation or communications.
Essential to the operation of these satellites are spectral filters, which separate optical signals from background noise. Iridian Spectral Technologies breaks down the role of spectral filters and how to design with spectral filters in mind.
To learn more, read Iridian’s article, entitled “Designing Optical Filters for Earth Observation and Satcom.”
Iridian Spectral Technologies
Iridian Spectral Technologies Ltd is a diversified optical filter manufacturer that is an international leader in filter design and manufacture especially for application in the fields of fiber optic communications, biomedical optical spectroscopy, 3D entertainment, and aerospace. Iridian is a global supplier with distributors in many countries. Iridian draws on more than two decades of experience to provide:
- Bandpass filters
- Edge filters
- Gain flattening filters
- Notch filters
- Multi-zone filters (MZF)
- Custom filters
- Dichroic filters and beam splitters
- LaseReflect® LRG glasses
- Stray light (black) absorbers
- Etalons
- Linear transmittance filters (LTF)
- Tap couplers
To request more information or a quotation for Iridian products, contact IL Photonics.