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Sofradir latest developments for infrared space detectors25.04.2011

Proc. SPIE 8012, 801202 (2011); doi:10.1117/12.885243

Online Publication Date: Wednesday 02 November 2011

Conference Date: Monday 25 April 2011

Conference Location: Orlando, Florida, USA

Conference Title: Infrared Technology and Applications XXXVII

Conference Chairs: Bjørn F. Andresen, Gabor F. Fulop, Paul R. Norton

Philippe Chorier and Anne Delannoy
SOFRADIR (France)

Sofradir is one of the leading companies that develop and produce infrared detectors. Space applications have become a significant activity and Sofradir relies now on 20 years of experience in development and production of MCT infrared detectors of 2nd and 3rd generation for space applications. Thanks to its capabilities and experience, Sofradir is now able to offer high reliability infrared detectors for space applications. These detectors cover various kinds of applications like hyperspectral observation, earth observations for meteorological or scientific purpose and science experiments. In this paper, we present a review of latest Sofradir's development for infrared space applications. A presentation of Sofradir infrared detectors answering hyperspectral needs from visible up to VLWIR waveband will be made. In addition a particular emphasis will be placed on the different programs currently running, with a presentation of the associated results as they relate to performances and qualifications for space use.

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http://dx.doi.org/10.1117/12.885243

Philippe Chorier and Anne Delannoy, "Sofradir latest developments for infrared space detectors", Proc. SPIE 8012, 801202 (2011); doi:10.1117/12.885243