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30 September 1994 Design and fabrication of a three-mirror, flat-field anastigmat for high-resolution earth observation
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In June 1993, REOSC got the contract for the optical fabrication of a Three Mirror Anastigmat (TMA) for a high resolution space camera of 1-meter focal length, F/4 relative aperture and +/- 2.125 by +/- 0.425 degrees object field angle. After having shown the various advantages of such type of optics, we will discuss the issues of design, fabrication, alignment, and testing of such a system. TMA are a promising type of optical systems that can constitute performant upgrades of present earth observation projects. Preliminary test results will be discussed.
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Roland Geyl "Design and fabrication of a three-mirror, flat-field anastigmat for high-resolution earth observation", Proc. SPIE 2210, Space Optics 1994: Space Instrumentation and Spacecraft Optics, (30 September 1994); https://doi.org/10.1117/12.188135
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KEYWORDS
Mirrors

Polishing

Optical alignment

Monochromatic aberrations

Optical fabrication

Off axis mirrors

Image quality

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