SCHOTT’s passive viewing solutions optimized for security environments

Flexible fiber optical image guide from SCHOTT’s FOSS portfolio.
Photo by SCHOTT AG

The international technology group SCHOTT offers a wide range of effective passive viewing solutions for observing and tracking targets over close and medium-ranges as part of its broad portfolio of Fiber Optic Sighting Systems (FOSS). These products are designed for use in military and security environments. FOSS modules are based on optical fibers, in combination with lenses and eyepieces, which allow for a flexible structure. SCHOTT displayed examples of these products for use in combat vehicles at Eurosatory in Paris.

This is just one example of a module from the SCHOTT FOSS portfolio that places strong emphasis on passive optical applications. “The word ‘passive’ has two different meanings in this respect: no emissions are released and these products depend on neither electrical power nor electronic components,” Weiser explains.

Thanks to the optical fibers used here, the various sighting systems allow for multiple layouts that can be easily adapted to meet the end user’s requirements. They can be modified to suit various tasks inside combat vehicles. Furthermore, they can be retrofitted in existing vehicles inexpensively due to their small size and light weight. The installation process is very similar to laying cable for a network. Due to its modular design the FOSS portfolio can be used in a completely passive mode or enhanced to include active elements such as monitors and combat vehicle’s internal vetronics network.

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