HW & SW Business for
4th. Industrial Revolution
G&H는 70여년간 영국, 미국과 아시아의 여러 연구소와 생산기지를 통해 매우 폭넓은 영역의 광학 기술 및 제품을 개발 및 공급해온 광학 전문회사 입니다.
유럽(ESA), 미국(NASA)과 아시아 국가(특히 일본 JAXA)와 optical inter- and intra-satellite communication link 다수 프로젝트 수행하고 있습니다.
• Crystal growth
• Optical materials processing
• Acousto-optics and electro-optics
• Active and passive fibre optic components
• Precision optics
• Opto-mechanical
• Medical systems
Aerospace & Defense 분야 Optics 솔루션
1. SPACE PHOTONICS / 우주 광학
Space-based platforms must deliver uncompromised signal transmission and reliability in supremely harsh environments. Space-qualified optical components, lens assemblies, and subsystems from G&H deliver consistently excellent connectivity and bandwidth for intrasatellite and satellite-to-ground communications.Our expertise in fiber optics and photonic signal processing is also increasingly leveraged to enhance the sensing capabilities for systems monitoring earth and space environmental conditions. G&H is at the forefront of developing lower SWAP-C photonics modules for this emerging market.
최고의 연결성과 속도를 가능하게 하는 위성 광통신 (위성간, 위성과 지상국간)용 광소자, 렌즈 조립체와 시스템을 지속적으로 공급해옴.
2. IMAGING OPTICS / 광학 영상기
Unmanned aerial vehicles (UAVs) and other airborne platforms gather more image data more quickly during ever-longer flight times. G&H’s precision optical components and advanced lens assemblies enable optimal FOV and resolution for short, mid- and longwave infrared imagers, making them critical elements in aerospace and defense platforms used for intelligence, surveillance, and reconnaissance (ISR) missions. Our SWIR lens assembliesare also used in monitoring directed energy weapons performance.
G&H의 고정밀 광학소자와 진보된 렌즈조립체는 Short, Mid, Longwave IR영상기기의 최적의 FOV (Field Of View : 시야각) 와 해상도를 가능하게 함.
3. PHOTONIC COMPONENTS FOR DIRECTED ENERGY/ 지향성 에너지 무기를 위한 광학 부품
The speed and precision that photonics technology enables is instrumental for the directed energy weapons (DEW) applied to missile defense. With decades of close collaboration with prime defense contractors and avionics manufacturers, G&H brings the exacting design and manufacturing expertise required for the fiber optics, electric-optic modulators, and sights and windows that help ensure DEW platforms perform reliably.
고출력 에너지무기에 적용되는 fiber optic, EO modulators 공급
4. TARGET DESIGNATION AND RANGEFINDER OPTICS / 목표지정 및 거리측정기
Target designation and rangefinding tasks necessitate uncompromising accuracy and reliability under the most demanding conditions, whether they involve an integrated warfighter operating in the fog of battle or a missile targeting system with milliseconds to lock onto a target. The optical coating sand opto-mechanical lens assemblies produced by G&H not only ensure consistently reliable performance for these aerospace and defense systems but can also help reduce size, weight, and power demands to support greater portability and wider deployment.
안개낀 전장이나 미사일 조준시스템과 같이 msec내에 목표 조준을 해야 하는 전투기 작전환경에 최적의 목표지정 및 거리측정기 솔루션 제공. (광학 코팅과 광학기계 렌즈조립체 중요)
5. OPTICS-BASED GYROSCOPES FOR NAVIGATION/ 항법용 광학기반 자이로스코프
G&H is a leading designer and manufacturer of precision optical components, pump lasers, and fiber-optic couplers for inertial navigation systems used in avionics and defense. Whether the application calls for a ring laser gyroscope for airborne or maritime navigation or a fiber-optic gyro to guide the flight of a missile or UAV, G&H offers proven expertise in the development of both legacy and emerging inertial platforms.
G&H는 항공전자와 각종 무기시스템의 관성항법장치에 필요한 고정밀 광학소자와 펌프 레이저, 광섬유 커플러의 설계와 제조분야에 전문/리딩하는 회사. 미사일, UAV등의 항로 가이드를 위한 FOG (Fiber Optic Gyro), 항공기와 선박용 네비게인션을 위한 RLG (Ring Laser Gyto) 제공.
6. INFRARED COUNTERMEASURES / 적외선 대책
As anti-missile countermeasures shift from expendable solutions toward on-demand, near-unlimited infrared emitters, defense contractors are exploring innovative fiber-optic and lens assembly solutions from G&H. Our photonic components also enable new airborne and marine systems that offer stronger defenses in electronic warfare scenarios while delivering lower weight, higher bandwidth, and improved detection capabilities.
미사일 방어대책은 점점 더 상세 요구를 반영한 “무제한 적외선 방출기” 와 점점 혁신적인 광섬유와 렌즈 조립체를 필요로 하며, G&H가 글로벌 유수 업체와 공동으로 솔루션을 제공함.
7. PERISCOPES AND SIGHTING SYSTEMS / 잠망경 및 조준 시스템
A trusted provider of periscopes and sighting systems, G&H continues to enhance the intelligence gathering and situational awareness of armored fighting vehicles. In addition, our innovations in shortwave infrared and advanced optical coatings are driving the development of cutting-edge sighting solutions for airborne platforms and lidar systems.
G&H는 장갑 전투 차량의 정보 수집 및 상황 인식을 개선을 위한 잠망경 및 조준 시스템을 공급. 항공기 플랫폼 및 라이더 시스템을 위한 최첨단 조준 솔루션인 단파 적외선 (SWIR) 및 고급 광학 코팅 분야의 개발 주도
주요제품군 (각 제품별 특정 소개 페이지가 link되어 있습니다)
SYSTEMS
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Fiber-Q – Fiber Coupled Modulators / FC-AOM
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Corner Cubes / 반사체 (빛 입사된 반대방향으로 return)
적용분야 1. Aerospace and Defense
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Directed Energy Weapons (DEW), high-power laser technology.
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Low-size, low-weight, low-power laser solutions.
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Ruggedized designs to withstand high shock and high vibration.
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Stability throughout wide temperature ranges.
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Multi-band sensing and communication systems.
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Military grade qualification levels.
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Highly sensitive sensors.
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New power-efficient laser diode modules.
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Functional hermetic modules merging electronics and photonics.
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Lightweight multi-band systems for reconnaissance and remote sensing.
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Advanced sighting systems for increasing situational awareness in the battlefield.
[제품 주요 사용처]
Fiber optic gyroscopes, Lidar, Hyperspectral imaging, sighting systems, radiation-hard precision optics, atomic clocks, laser cooling, gravimeters, high-energy lasers (HEL), solid state lasers (SSL), fiber lasers, optimal beam point, missile defense, drone defense, etc.
적용분야 2. Space Communications and Remote Sensing
유럽(ESA), 미국(NASA)과 아시아 국가와 optical inter- and intra-satellite communication link 다수 프로젝트 진행중:
G&H has a proven track record in the design and development of space hardware for European Space Agency (ESA), National Aeronautics and Space Administration (NASA), and other western allied national space agencies, missions and other, commercial projects, with components, modules and systems integrated within operational satellites and on board the probes and rovers.
We maintain a leading role in research and development programs in Europe, the USA and Asia, through multiple projects and contracts centered on optical inter- and intra-satellite communication links. Our work on space projects fuels the company roadmap on a new generation of product lines.
G&H works with major prime contractors and government agencies on ground-breaking scientific and technology development programs for navigation, earth observation and communication. Our enabling technologies span our core capabilities in Acousto-Optics, Fibre-Optics and Precision Optics.
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High-speed connectivity between satellites and from satellites to ground using lasers.
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Relaying data from low-earth orbit (LEO) to geostationary satellites using high-speed laser communications
[outperform indicators]
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Optimum SWaP-C.
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Ruggedized designs to withstand high levels of shock and vibration due to launch.
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Survival and operation throughout wide temperature ranges.
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Performance under radiation throughout its operational lifetime.
[Some critical technologies]
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High-performance lasers coupled with photodetectors and passive fiber optics.
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Laser electronics and digital control systems including u-ICs and FPGAs.
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Optical pre-amplifiers; booster and high-power amplifiers.
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Rad-hard space transceivers.
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Highly stable laser sources and atomic clock for navigation
Space program & Heritage
Inter-satellite links (Japanese Data Relay System, JAXA)
World’s first 1550nm amplifier system flying in GEO orbit (28/11/20)
Delivered second amplifier system for LEO spacecraft
(JAXA)용 GEO orbit 위성용 1550nm amp system 공급 (2020.11.28)
LEO 위성용 2차 amp system 공급
Deep space missions (Perseverance Rover, NASA)
Acousto-optic technology on the surface of Mars (landed: 18/2/21)
Enables material composition analysis of samples collected
Complements our acousto-optic device orbiting Mars since 2016
LEO to ground links using CubeSats (CubeCAT, ESA)
Delivered prototype miniaturise laser transmitter (22/12/2020)
World’s highest speed communications terminal in a CubeSat size
Flight model in build; to be launched on-board NordSat-1D (2021)
GEO to ground feeder links (HICALI, NiCT)
First 1550nm amplifier system to enable GEO to ground downlink
Scheduled for launch on-board ETS-IX satellite (2022)
G&H key application areas (at Space)
[1] Satellite Laser Comms
• Transmitters
• Optical amplifiers
• Receivers
• Lightweight and precision optics
[2] Remote Sensing and Exploration
• Laser sources for fiber-based lidars
• Acousto-optic devices for spectroscopy
• Laser sources for gravimeters
[3] Global Navigation Systems
• Stable lasers for atomic clocks and reference
[1] Satellite Laser Comms
Low SWaP transmitter and receiver amplifiers
• Direct modulation up to 12 GHz
• C-band operation, capable of > 3 W optical power
• Miniature, CubeSat and bespoke form factors
• Integrated firmware with intelligent monitoring
• Cherry picked select COTS components
[2] [3] Laser sources for navigation and remote sensing
Laser-cooled atomic clocks
• Higher precision timing sources for next generation GPS
• Sensitive gravitational measurements
• Frequency stabilised (< 1 MHz Linewidth)
• High power fiber-laser systems
• Frequency doubling
JOKARUS: Compact absolute optical iodine frequency reference (1064 nm) using G&H fiber-coupled AOM
Where Next?
SmallCAT – Small Communication Active Terminal
• C band ~ 0.5 W transmitter
• Extremely low mass and volume
• In orbit demonstration of free-space comms scheduled 2022
• High power amplifiers for 1Tbit/s feeder link
• Wavelength: C band (1540 – 1565 nm)
• 10 W Amplifiers for Downlink from GEO
˗ Spectrally combined
• 50 W amplifiers for uplink to GEO
