The CITRON is a laser and electro-optical test and measurement station for long range evaluation and measurement of cameras, sensors and detector under influence of atmospheric and environmental effects. CITRON tests capabilities include testing of the most advanced thermal cameras operating in the MWIR (3-5um) spectral range.

CITRON provides fast and safe testing by emission of programable laser radiation sequence or waveform, based on input parameters such as: amplitude, pulse width, repetition rate, duty cycle, intensity, divergence and likes. In addition, CITRON simulates effects of  atmospheric disturbances and atmospheric transmission for convenient testing. 

CITRON includes video tracker with motorized pedestal, laser rangefinder, MWIR programmable laser simulator, computer, tripod and a portable battery. CITRON records data and video backlog of events for post analysis.

The CITRON is available for measurements and simulations at various laser wavelengths including MWIR, NIR, SWIR, LWIR, UV. Integrated detectors of CITRON measure backscattered radiation. Tandem operation of two CITRON station allows bi-directional measurement of laser signals transmitted via atmosphere. 

The CITRON can be used for remote sensing of atmosphere contaminations and for pollution control via measurements of absorption and scattering of the laser radiation by the pollutions, smog and dust. The equipment can be used as free space optical link for distances of 1km to 20km (direct line of sight) having appropriate laser transceiver module in use. Two stations are required for the link.