Resolve Optics has developed a unique optical module that addresses the wide range of mounting arrangements used by different satellite camera systems.
Developed in collaboration with specialists in ultra high definition video cameras – Sen (London, United Kingdom), new Radiation resistant lens 406-000 f2 Resolve Optics is incorporated into an optical module that can be easily removed and secured into a wide variety of different mounts.
Rob Watkinson, Sales Director at Resolve Optics, said: “Our new optical module system gives Sen the flexibility to use the same high-performance video camera lens regardless of which partner they decide to launch their project with. Offering a focal length of 75mm, the new 406-000 is the latest addition to the growing range of lenses we have developed for Sen to cover a variety of GSD (ground sampling distance) applications. Previous lenses supplied to Sen have already been deployed in space and are generating stunning 4K images of Earth and space.”
Commercially available camera lenses are generally not suitable for space applications as the optical material they are made of would increasingly suffer from radiation “browning”, meaning that image quality would deteriorate over the life of the satellite. Resolve Optics is a market leader in the design and supply of space-ready lenses due to its expertise in custom designing low-mass, high-performance lenses using radiation-resistant glass that meet the rigorous demands of rocket launch and the challenges of the space environment in terms of temperature, cosmic radiation and vacuum.
Sen uses its own satellites and space-based cameras to gather news and information about what’s happening on Earth and in space. Sen’s goal is to make its videos freely available to consumers via an app, allowing people to see changes on Earth and take appropriate action. Sen also offers its videos to businesses that want to analyze the images to gain valuable insights for their business. For more information, visit www.sen.com.