Surface Optics Corporation offers engineering and manufacturing services for the characterization, control, and exploitation of the optical properties of surfaces. The company provides engineering services, proprietary analytical software, reflectometers, hyperspectral and multispectral imagers, and surface coating products.

Surface Optics Corporation

Surface Optics Corporation | 809 followers on LinkedIn. Bringing Solutions to Light | Surface Optics Corporation (SOC) offers a single engineering and manufacturing source for the characterization, control, and exploitation of the optical properties of surfaces. For over 40 years, Surface Optics has provided hemispherical and bidirectional reflectance measurement services, custom instrument engineering services, analytical software, reflectometers, hyperspectral and multispectral imagers, and surface coating products for a broad range of industry applications.

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Director of Spectral Imaging Systems at Surface Optics Corporation

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Production Manager at Surface Optics Corporation

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🌕 Exploring the Thermo-Optical Challenges of Lunar and Martian Dust on Spacecraft Materials Dust might be a small issue on Earth, but for space missions, lunar and Martian dust present significant challenges. In our latest blog, we explore insightful research by the European Space Agency (ESA) on how this dust affects spacecraft materials, specifically impacting solar absorptance, thermal emittance, and reflectivity—vital for spacecraft performance and mission longevity. https://lnkd.in/gkszXnVE #SpaceExploration #ESA #LunarDust #Mars #ThermoOptics #SurfaceOptics #SpacecraftMaterials #ThermalControl #AerospaceEngineering #SpaceInnovation

Surface Optics Corporation has secured a $1M Small Business Innovation Research (SBIR) Phase II contract from the United States Navy’s Naval Air Systems Command (NAVAIR). The contract focuses on developing an early-warning multispectral EO/IR aerial platform to detect, identify, and track hypersonic missiles transitioning from glide to terminal. Learn more: https://lnkd.in/gbz7A9bZ

🌞 New Blog Post Alert! 🌞 How do cleaning robots impact photovoltaic solar panel coatings? Qatar Environment & Energy Research Institute - QEERI multi-year research project on solar panel abrasion in desert climates explores this crucial question, helping make solar power more reliable and cost-effective. Learn how QEERI is utilizing the SOC410-Solar Reflectometer to test how factors like cleaning methods, environmental exposure, and material properties impact the durability and performance of photovoltaic (PV) modules. Check out the full post here: https://lnkd.in/gMug95Zi #SolarEnergy #RenewableEnergy #PVResearch #Sustainability #CleanEnergy #QEERI #Innovation

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🌿 In a new study published in the journal Food Chemistry, researchers at Tianjin University of Traditional Chinese Medicine used the SOC710-VP hyperspectral imaging system and X-ray imaging to predict ginseng quality, paving the way for real-time, non-destructive quality control of one of the most widely consumed alternative medicines. Learn more: https://lnkd.in/gHipvbis #Hyperspectral #QualityControl #Ginseng #FoodTech #MachineLearning #MachineVision

The Nancy Grace Roman Space Telescope is slated to launch by May 2027, and Surface Optics had the privilege of contributing to a critical optical component of the telescope's advanced space Coronagraph Instrument (CGI). The fully assembled and tested CGI recently arrived at the NASA Goddard Space Flight Center, where it will be integrated into the telescope. Surface Optics applied precision aluminum coatings to the deformable mirrors, which will be vital to achieving the instrument's state-of-the-art imaging performance. Check out our latest blog post to learn about the Nancy Grace Roman Telescope and deformable mirror technology. https://lnkd.in/gUcVcUxM #NancyGraceRomanTelescope #DeformableMirrors #OpticalCoatings #VDA #vacuumdepositioncoatings #spacecoatings #coronagraph

For over 45 years, Surface Optics has partnered with the world’s leading space innovators, providing thermo-optical measurement instrumentation, comprehensive lab services, and vacuum deposition coatings for spaceflight hardware. From optical property characterization of space materials to thin-film coating development and production, Surface Optics is ready to support your mission. Check out our brochure to learn about our Thermo-Optical Measurements and Advanced Coatings for space applications. #SpaceInnovation #Aerospace #ThermalControl #SurfaceOptics #SpaceTechnology #Reflectometers #CoatingServices #AerospaceEngineering

☀ New Blog Post Alert! When it comes to optical engineering, accurately measuring surface reflectance and transmittance is critical in industries like aerospace, defense, and materials science. Our latest blog post breaks down the key differences in scattering measurements between BSDF, BRDF, BTDF and methodologies for performing these measurements If you're looking to deepen your understanding or are in need of reliable measurement solutions, check out our guide on the different approaches. https://lnkd.in/gkhsEqaT #OpticalMeasurements #BRDF #BSDF #BTDF #Engineering #SurfaceOptics #MaterialScience

🔍 The Crucial Role of Spectral Resolution in Hyperspectral Cameras Our latest blog dives into the critical specifications for choosing a hyperspectral imaging system, focusing on the importance of spectral resolution. Whether you're in research, industrial applications, or airborne remote sensing, understanding these key specifications is essential for choosing the right hyperspectral camera. Read the full post here: https://lnkd.in/gZQjnR_8 #HyperspectralImaging #SpectralResolution #OpticalEngineering #SurfaceOptics #Technology

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