Optical simulations based on real-world lighting and vision conditions

Optical simulations based on real-world lighting and vision conditions for the design and validation of optical systems and human–machine interfaces. Ansys Speos enables analysis of lighting performance, display visibility, unwanted reflections, and glare. Applications include automotive, aerospace, consumer electronics, and wearable devices. Supports CAD integration and virtual testing of optical systems from the early design phase.

Simulation for LiDAR and Camera Systems

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Engineering Goals

Ensuring the reliability and performance of LiDAR and camera systems under various operating conditions.

Increase robustness by predicting potential failure points and optimizing system design.

Solution

Solver: Ansys Speos

Efficient meshing techniques to handle complex geometries while maintaining accuracy.

Scene & Elements Definition: Accurate material properties that can be defined in Speos for critical components to simulate real-world behavior in given user defined situations.

Simulation: Modeling interactions between system components (objects, surfaces, sensors) to capture realistic operational dynamics.

Benefits

Design improvements that enhance system performance and reliability.

Reduced development costs through decreased physical testing and fewer design iterations.

Shorter product development cycles.

Increased product lifespan.

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Simulation for Night Vision Camera Systems

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Engineering Goals

Performance and reliability: Night vision cameras must function in varied lighting across residential, automotive, and military settings.

Safe design: Ensuring the system's efficiency by predicting potential weak points in the design.

This allows for proactive design modifications to prevent case failures during operation and ensure the quality of the camera

Image quality: Optimizing optical performance by simulating infrared transmission through lenses for clear low-light imaging.

Solution

Multi-physics Simulation: Modeling the interactions between different physical phenomena within the camera system with coupled Ansys solutions:

Structural analysis to assess the camera's response to vibrations and shocks.

Thermal analysis to simulate heat transfer and temperature distribution.

Optical simulation to analyze image formation and performance.

Coupled simulations (e.g., thermo-mechanical) allow us understand how temperature and other factors affect the entire design.

Operational Dynamics: Simulating camera behavior with moving parts and environmental factors in real conditions.

Benefits

Enhanced Design: Design improvements that lead to better system performance, higher image quality, and increased reliability.

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