Mastering Aero-Optics: High-Fidelity Simulation for Airborne Optical Systems
- Presented by: Paschalis Dompoudis, Application Engineer, Simtec
- Date & Time: Friday, February 13, 2026 – 14:00 CET
Airborne optical systems operating in high-speed flight conditions often suffer performance degradation due to aero-optical effects. Turbulent flow fields and thermal gradients can introduce wavefront distortions that directly impact sensor accuracy and reliability. Understanding and predicting these effects is critical for designing robust airborne optical systems.
In this episode, Paschalis Dompoudis showcases how Ansys Optics can be combined with CFD data to perform high-fidelity aero-optical simulations. Attendees will explore practical workflows for modeling wavefront distortions and learn how to virtually assess aero-optical performance. By bridging the gap between aerodynamics and optical design, engineers can optimize sensor performance while significantly reducing the risks, costs, and uncertainties associated with physical flight testing.