Jena-Optronik GmbH, a Jenoptik subsidiary in the Photonics business division, has won a major order in the security technology area. Jena-Optronik will supply an observation, reconnaissance and measuring instrument on behalf of the German Army. The order is worth around 11 million euros.
The instrument, named NYXUS (name of the Greek goddess of the night) is equipped with a laser distance measuring device, GPS receiver and digital compass. It operates in daylight as well as at night through infrared technology and in diffuse light since the device enables a superposition of day-sight and thermographic channel. NYXUS can be used as a hand-held or fixed device.
In the development and production of the instrument Jena-Optronik GmbH applied its know-how and years of experience in complex aerospace and security projects. Its core areas of expertise are in the development and manufacture of optoelectronic systems from the visible to the infrared light range, as well as in data management.
