Sapphire Windows for Airborne LiDAR Systems - . These are systems used in surveying for topographical measurements

Knight Optical offer a range of Stock Sapphire Windows, and custom for use within Airborne LiDAR Systems. These are systems used in surveying for topographical measurements. The data accumulated can be used to generate a Digital Terrain Model or a Digital Elevation Model which are 3D representations of terrain. Sapphire (Al2O3) is one of the hardest minerals and optical materials available for use in the range from UV up to 5µm. Making it ideal as a protective window for airborne systems which may be utilised in harsh environment or against birds! Sapphire is grown by various methods from seed samples. Sapphire can be polished to a high standard, but as it is the second hardest mineral on Earth it must be subject to high forces to polish. Therefore, windows made from Sapphire must have a thickness to diameter ratio of at least 10:1, that is, greater For more information read PDF…. Material::Sapphire (AL2O3) Random or C-Cut grades Diameter Tolerance::+0.0/-0.20 mm Length/Width Tolerance::+/- 0.10mm Thickness Tolerance::+/-0.10mm Wavelength Range::0.17 – 5.5µm Transmission::Tavg=85% dependant on substrate thickness Surface quality: :<40-20 scratch/dig Coatings::AR coating options to meet your wavelength requirements