Precision Optical Filters for Aerospace & Defense
Find the right Chroma filters for satellite imaging, remote sensing, aircraft instrumentation, and other mission-critical optical systems. Aerospace environments are harsh, and precise signal detection matters, so our filters are built to reduce noise and maintain performance through temperature extremes, vibration, and other stresses.
Start with our tools and application pages, then browse catalog components. When you’re ready, request a quote or talk with our engineers about custom and OEM solutions.
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Remote Sensing Filters
Optical filters for multispectral and hyperspectral sensing across airborne and space-based platforms.
SatCom Filters
Filters designed to reduce interference and improve signal clarity in satellite communication systems.
SWIR Filters
High-performance filters for short-wave infrared imaging and detection in demanding environments.
Spectra Viewer
Model sources and filter performance to confirm spectral separation before deployment.
Astronomy & Astrophotography
Explore our astronomy filters designed for deep-sky imaging, planetary observation, and scientific measurement
Custom Design & Engineering
We understand that the success of your projects hinges on expert collaboration and comprehensive support.
Featured Resources
Whitepaper: Optimizing Optical Filter Components for Subassemblies
Strategies for optimizing filter subassemblies through both system-level and component-specific considerations.
Presentation: Sputtered Coatings for Space-Based Optical Systems
A technical presentation on sputtered thin-film coatings for space missions, with examples spanning free-space optical SatCom filters, remote sensing requirements, and SWIR wavelength considerations. Includes a case study on gold induced-transmission “solar filters” designed for high transmission with broad IR rejection, plus durability results referenced to ISO 9211 and MIL-C abrasion/adhesion tests.
Core Optical Components for Aerospace & Defense Applications
Choose from individual filters and optics to build or customize your system:
Single Bandpass Filters — Narrow spectral selection for multispectral imaging and optical communication.
Multiband Bandpass Filters — Enable systems monitoring over multiple spectral bands.
Longpass Filters — Pass desired IR or longer wavelengths while rejecting unwanted bands, valuable in IR surveillance and SWIR.
Shortpass Filters — Define upper or lower cutoff boundaries, useful for excluding solar or background IR in space systems.
Dichroic Beamsplitters — Split beams with minimal loss in multi-sensor or dual-path designs.
Notch Rejection Filters — Suppress specific narrowband interference, including laser noise and atmospheric spectral lines.
Neutral Density Filters — Manage intensity to protect detectors or for calibration.
Built for Mission-Critical Reliability
Optical filters for aerospace and defense applications demand stable, repeatable performance over years of continuous use in some of the harshest environments. Chroma’s hard-sputtered coatings are engineered to withstand high laser power, temperature and humidity cycling, and other environmental stresses without spectral drift.
As an ISO-certified company, we adhere to strict quality assurance procedures and stand behind this commitment with an industry-leading warranty—our assurance of long-term experimental stability and reproducibility.
Quick References & Education
Learn more to get the best results from your filters:
Technical Library — Technical guides, whitepapers, and reference material.
Filter Types - Navigate catalog filter categories and specs.
Optical Properties & Specifications - Flatness, wedge, and other specs that matter in precision systems.
Cleaning & Handling Filters — Best practices to protect coatings and preserve performance.
Explore Related Applications
Chroma filters support a wide range of scientific and industrial applications. Explore other areas where our technology enables precision and reliability.
Work With Us
Chroma collaborates with aerospace and defense teams to translate system requirements into manufacturable optical components, from catalog selection to custom filter designs.
