Fonction de pointage

Comat designed and manufactured the pointing mechanism for IASI-NG (Infrared Atmospheric Sounding Interferometer – New Generation), the next-generation atmospheric sounder developed by Airbus Defence and Space for CNES and Eumetsat.

Flying aboard the European MetOp-SG polar-orbiting weather satellites, with the first unit launched in August 2025 on MetOp-SG A-1, the instrument delivers twice the spectral and radiometric performance of its predecessor, supporting operational meteorology, climate monitoring, and atmospheric composition studies. Comat’s mechanism reflects its expertise in high-precision, flight-proven pointing systems for demanding space missions.

As part of the Metal-NG program, Comat designed and manufactured the engineering model (EM) of an observation equipment for a defense application.

Drawing on its expertise in precision mechanisms and thermal management for demanding environments, Comat supports its defense customers from early development through qualification, applying the same rigorous standards used across its space programs. Further details on this equipment remain confidential.