Défenseand Aerospace
Using fiber optics for the defense and aerospace sectors
The defense and aerospace sectors were among the very first to adopt optical fiber technologies mainly because of their very light weight and immunity to electromagnetic interference. If it was originally for telecommunications, it is today more and more for sensing. SEDI-ATI has developed a wide range of optical fiber components and fiber optic assemblies able to withstand extreme environments met in a variety of air, sea, ground, and space applications.
ArmySector
Fiber optic solution for the army sector
Because they are free from electromagnetic interference and are capable of transmitting large bandwidth signals with a very low optical attenuation, optical fibers offer many advantages for a variety of army applications. Discover how SEDI-ATI participates in the supply of fiber optic links, fiber optic sensors, opto-pyrotechnic lines, and active tethers for remote vehicles, just to name a few.
Case studies
Opto-pyrotechnics to protect armored vehicles
SEDI-ATI offers disposable ultra-lightweight and compact deployable fiber optic spools to be directly mounted onto unmanned ground vehicles.
Optical fibers drive land robots in clearance and demining operations
SEDI-ATI offers disposable ultra-lightweight and compact deployable fiber optic spools to be directly mounted onto unmanned ground vehicles.
NavySector
Fiber optic technology solution for the navy
The navy is a strong supporter of fiber-optics technologies. Discover how SEDI-ATI contributes to naval cutting-edge applications like the guidance of unmanned submarine vehicles.
Case studies
Mine action with underwater wire-guided robots
SEDI-ATI offers disposable ultra-lightweight and compact fiber optic cables directly mounted onto tethered underwater robots for inspection and combat missions.
AeronauticsSector
Fiber Optic solution for the aeronautics sector
Fiber optics have added a new dimension to aeronautics applications. Discover how SEDI-ATI meets the stringent requirements of this industry.
Case studies
Tip timing measurements using fiber optic sensors
SEDI-ATI offers fiber optic on/off probes consisting of bundles of optical fibers resistant to +600 °C in order to perform tip timing measurements during engine tests.
Avionic embedded fiber optic links
SEDI-ATI offers special fiber optic patch cords, cables, and miniature connectors dedicated to aeronautic-embedded fiber-optic interconnections.
SpaceSector
Optical fiber solution for space applications
In the last few years, space applications of fiber optics have been growing quickly. Discover how SEDI-ATI is involved in emerging space applications such as optical atomic clocks and opto-pyrotechnics.
Case studies
CO2M: Measuring Carbon Dioxide levels in the atmosphere
SEDI-ATI took part in the project by supplying specific patchcords, fiber-optic bundles, and feedthroughs with our FCXtreme® connector, a compact FC connector for defense and aerospace applications.
Optical fibers play a critical role inside the atomic clock PHARAO
SEDI-ATI optical fiber assemblies are mounted on the space atomic clock PHARAO on board the ISS to test Albert Einstein’s predictions on general relativity.
Optical fibers are used to verify the integrity of the opto-pyrolines in launchers and satellites
SEDI-ATI offers spatialized multimode wavelength division multiplexers to control the integrity of the opto-pyrolines used in launchers and satellites.