Optics in Aerospace & Defense: Accelerating Innovation with Ansys Simulation

Overview

Optics play a critical role in Aerospace & Defense, powering advanced applications such as EO/IR sensing, LiDAR, laser communications, and directed energy systems. Designing these optical systems is complex, as real-world factors like atmospheric effects, vibration, structural deformations, and thermal loads can significantly impact performance.

Ansys simulation solutions enable engineers to model, test, and optimize optical systems under realistic conditions. By identifying potential issues early and evaluating system performance across operational scenarios, engineers can accelerate innovation and reduce risk.

With Ansys Optics tools – Lumerical, Zemax, and SPEOS – engineers can accurately design and validate optical systems. Integration with MODTRAN enables the modelling of atmospheric effects with precision, while coupling with STK extends the workflow to mission-level analysis and end-to-end performance prediction.

What Attendees Will Learn

• Learn cutting-edge optical simulation workflows for Aerospace & Defense
• How Ansys tools enable accurate optical system design and validation
• How to account for real-world effects like atmosphere, vibration, and thermal loading
• How integration with MODTRAN and STK extends simulation to mission-level performance

Who Should Attend and Why

• To gain insights into how Ansys Optics enables reliable, mission-ready solutions for Aerospace & Defense.
• Optical and System Engineers – apply advanced optical simulation to mission-critical A&D applications.
• Engineering Managers and Technical Leads – evaluate methods that reduce risk, cost, and development time.
• Scientists and Researchers – leverage Multiphysics and Mission-Level modeling for innovation and performance assurance.

Speaker

• Shivani Dahiya