ECN100-VVACUUM-COMPATIBLE BLACKBODIES FOR SPACE APPLICATIONS
The ECN100-V Vacuum-Compatible Blackbodies are designed to provide highly uniform emissive surface over a very wide range of temperatures thus simulating the radiation of the Deep Space or the radiation of the Earth in a single source. Temperature control is achieved through a resistive film and by conduction through a thermal bridge and an LN2 (liquid nitrogen)-based heat dissipator. The temperature of the emissive surface is measured in real-time using high-precision Platinum Pt100 sensors calibrated at the French National Metrology Institute (LNE).
These high-performance blackbodies are widely used in the demanding environment of vacuum chamber, as part of the OGSE (Optical Ground Support Equipment), ensuring the qualification of space-borne infrared electro-optics instruments.
ECN100-VVACUUM-COMPATIBLE BLACKBODIES FOR SPACE APPLICATIONS
The ECN100V Vacuum-Compatible Blackbodies are designed to provide highly uniform emissive surface over a very wide range of temperatures thus simulating the radiation of the Deep Space or the radiation of the Earth in a single source. Temperature control is achieved through a resistive film and by conduction through a thermal bridge and an LN2 (liquid nitrogen)-based heat dissipator. The temperature of the emissive surface is measured in real-time using high-precision Platinum Pt100 sensors calibrated at the French National Metrology Institute (LNE).
These high-performance blackbodies are widely used in the demanding environment of vacuum chamber, as part of the OGSE (Optical Ground Support Equipment), ensuring the qualification of space-borne infrared electro-optics instruments.
MAIN BENEFITS
EXTENDED EMISSIVE AREA
up to 500×500 mm²
HIGH EMISSIVITY
greater than 0.99 for optimal performance
EXCEPTIONAL THERMAL UNIFORMITY
with temperature variations as low as 10mK rms and 50mK P-V
WIDE TEMPERATURE RANGE
from 100K to 423K
REAL-TIME TEMPERATURE DISPLAY
in °C, K, and °F
ISO 5 CLEANROOM INTEGRATION
and compatible transportation cases for controlled testing environments
LOW OUTGASSING EMISSIVE COATING AND EXCLUSIVE
use of noble materials for demanding space environments
FAST COOLING
from ambient to 100K in one hour
GOLDEN-COATED STRUCTURE
to reduce thermal interference from the environment and uniformity improvement
REMOTE TEMPERATURE
control for operational flexibility
Space Industry Applications
Vacuum-Compatible Backbodies for Satellite thermal sensors Calibration
In the space industry, precise calibration of instruments is critical for the success of satellite missions. Satellites rely heavily on the performance of these tools to ensure mission success. Space missions are complex, and the proper functioning of satellite instruments is crucial, as in-flight maintenance is difficult, if not impossible.
Ground Support Equipment (GSE) is essential to ensuring these instruments perform as expected. These tools, which include mechanical, electrical, and optical devices, help to verify the functionality of the satellite’s instruments before launch. Among these, Optical Ground Support Equipment (OGSE) plays a pivotal role in the calibration of thermal imaging systems, sounders, and other sensors.
HGH’s Vacuum-Compatible Blackbodies are designed to withstand the extreme conditions of vacuum chambers at usual or cryogenic temperatures. These blackbodies are often chosen as part of OGSE during the Assembly, Integration, and Verification/Testing (AIV/T) phases of satellite missions. They are used to calibrate infrared thermal imagers and sounders across wide range wavelengths, such as SWIR (Short-Wave Infrared), MWIR (Mid-Wave Infrared) LWIR (Long-Wave Infrared) and VLWIR up to 100 µm, ensuring these instruments perform optimally when launched into space.
Thanks to their specific design and superior radiating performance, HGH’s Vacuum-Compatible Blackbodies are trusted by satellite manufacturers and space agencies worldwide for their ability to simulate Deep Space and Earth radiation, helping to validate the functionality of infrared optronics instruments before launch.
FEATURES
The ECN100-V Vacuum-Compatible Blackbodies come equipped with
advanced technical features designed to ensure reliable and precise
temperature control:
FEATURES
The ECN100-V Vacuum-Compatible Blackbodies come equipped with
advanced technical features designed to ensure reliable and precise
temperature control:
CONDUCTION AND RADIATION BASED THERMAL CONTROL
The LN2 heat dissipator ensures effective thermal regulation for consistent performance
PLATINUM SENSORS
The emissive surface temperature is measured with exceptional accuracy using Pt100 sensors, calibrated by renowned metrology institutions
COMMUNICATION PROTOCOLS
ECN100V blackbodies support standard communication links like Ethernet, RS232, and GPIB, allowing easy integration into automated test systems
BUILT-IN TEST EQUIPMENT (BITE)
Continuous performance verification through integrated self-test capabilities
Why Choose ECN100-V Vacuum-Compatible Blackbodies?
ECN100V Vacuum-Compatible Blackbodies are ideal for applications in both industrial settings and high-stakes space missions. Their benefits include:
- Superior thermal uniformity: with temperature variations as low as 10mK rms and 50mK P-V.
- Wide temperature range: From 80K to 423K, suitable for a broad range of testing applications, including cryogenic tests.
- Flexible integration: Easily incorporated into automated systems with support for communication protocols like Ethernet, RS232, and GPIB.
- Robustness in extreme conditions: With low outgassing emissive coatings and parts, they are perfectly suited for testing instruments in vacuum chambers, ensuring optimal calibration performance.
Get in Touch
Looking for high-performance infrared calibration solutions that meet the demanding needs of the space industry? Contact us today to learn more about the ECN100V Vacuum-Compatible Blackbodies and how they can improve your infrared sensor calibration processes, both on the ground and for satellite missions.
- Request a personalized demo to see the ECN100V in action
- Contact our expert team for advice tailored to your specific needs
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