Active optics as enabling technology for future large missions: current developments for astronomy and Earth observation at ESA

Pascal Hallibert

doi:10.1117/12.2274247

5 September 2017 Active optics as enabling technology for future large missions: current developments for astronomy and Earth observation at ESA

Pascal Hallibert

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Proceedings Volume 10401, Astronomical Optics: Design, Manufacture, and Test of Space and Ground Systems; 1040118 (2017) https://doi.org/10.1117/12.2274247
Event: SPIE Optical Engineering + Applications, 2017, San Diego, California, United States

Abstract

In recent years, a trend for higher resolution has increased the entrance apertures of future optical payloads for both Astronomy and Earth Observation most demanding applications, resulting in new opto-mechanical challenges for future systems based on either monolithic or segmented large primary mirrors. Whether easing feasibility and schedule impact of tight manufacturing and integration constraints or correcting mission-critical in-orbit and commissioning effects, Active Optics constitutes an enabling technology for future large optical space instruments at ESA and needs to reach the necessary maturity in time for future mission selection and implementation. We present here a complete updated overview of our current R and D activities in this field, ranging from deformable space-compatible components to full correction chains including wavefront sensing as well as control and correction algorithms. We share as well our perspectives on the way-forward to technological maturity and implementation within future missions.

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Pascal Hallibert "Active optics as enabling technology for future large missions: current developments for astronomy and Earth observation at ESA", Proc. SPIE 10401, Astronomical Optics: Design, Manufacture, and Test of Space and Ground Systems, 1040118 (5 September 2017); https://doi.org/10.1117/12.2274247

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