Optical Dome

Optical Dome

◢Introduction of Optical Domes


Optical Domes are essential components in deep-sea equipment inspection and underwater robotics. These domes are designed with two spheres, one on top and the other at the bottom, to create a fully sealed enclosure that allows cameras and sensors to capture high-quality images and data from the deep underwater environments. The domes are made from a variety of materials, including optical glass, fused silica and sapphire, which are chosen for their robustness and optical clarity.


The top sphere of the Optical Dome is designed to be flat and optically clear, giving an unobstructed view of the underwater environment. This allows cameras and sensors to capture images and data with high resolution and clarity, providing crucial information to scientists, researchers, and engineers. The top sphere can also be coated with anti-reflection coatings to minimize reflections in underwater photography, thereby improving the light transmission and clarity of the image.


In conclusion, optical domes are essential components in deep-sea equipment inspection, and underwater robots used for scientific research, oil and gas, and military applications. The optical domes are made from optical glass, fused silica, and sapphire depending on the depth, pressure, and resistance level required for a particular underwater application. No matter the material used, Optical Domed offer clear optics for high-resolution images and data to be captured in order to analyze various underwater phenomena.



◢History of optical domes from CLZ Optical Co.,Ltd.


-In 2018, CLZ Optical Co.,Ltd.produced diverse optical domes with more than 30 kinds of specifications. The total number of optical domes we’ve manufactured is more than 15,000.

-In the same year, CLZ Optical manufactured high-quality optical domes with a concentricity less than 0.02 mm.

-In 2020, CLZ Optical developed a silicon dome for Pyrgeometers.


CLZ Optical offers HIGH precision custom spherical lenses with a diameter tolerance of +0/-0.020mm and a scratch-dig value of 10-20 ensuring can be used in imaging and laser systems. 

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