Optical lab

SMART OPTICAL SOLUTIONS

Enhancing vision with exceptional image precision

  • Defence
  • Space
  • Surveillance

In a world where satellite surveillance applications have become essential for sectors like defense, intelligence, natural resource management, and environmental monitoring, the image quality of optical satellites plays a crucial role.

THE POWER OF OPTICAL IMAGERY

Optical satellite imagery provides governments, institutions and industries with unrivalled data to help them make crucial decisions in a rapidly changing world, where the quality of image is key

  1. Observe

    Visualize an area of interest with natural colors and shapes

  2. Orient

    Analyze the situation with change detection & identification

  3. Decide

    Make every decision simple & certain with reliable insights

  4. Act

    Execute decisions & capture feedbacks

THE SOLUTIONS

The smart telescope and the smart imagers are developed based on an extensive legacy in high and very-high resolution optics. From single optical components to fully integrated payloads, solutions are available to meet the requirements of institutional and commercial satellite applications and operators.

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SMART TELESCOPE 450

Equipped with the largest pupil diameter in its product category, the Smart Telescope 450 delivers superior image quality, ensuring unmatched clarity and precision for every mission. Its enhanced light capture reveals brighter, sharper images, enabling users to observe more visible details than ever before.

 

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Based on Smart Telescope 450, Thales offers two different versions of its Smart Imager to address diverse operational needs: Smart Imager 450-S and Smart Imager 450-P.

SMART IMAGER 450-S (Snapshot)

Featuring a snapshot camera, the 450-S is optimized for specific, high-resolution observations. It offers rapid deployment and is ideal for targeted missions where quick image capture and high spatial resolution are paramount.

KEY FEATURES

SMART IMAGER 450-P (Pushbroom)

Equipped with a pushbroom camera, the Smart Imager 450-P is designed for continuous, high-speed imaging over wide areas. The pushbroom technology enables efficient acquisition of large areas with consistent image quality, making it particularly advantageous for applications requiring detailed mapping, surveillance, or monitoring over extended regions.

KEY FEATURES

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