Developments in active optics for space instruments: an ESA perspective

Pascal Hallibert; Alessandro Zuccaro Marchi

doi:10.1117/12.2232096

22 July 2016 Developments in active optics for space instruments: an ESA perspective

Pascal Hallibert, Alessandro Zuccaro Marchi

Proceedings Volume 9912, Advances in Optical and Mechanical Technologies for Telescopes and Instrumentation II; 99121H (2016) https://doi.org/10.1117/12.2232096
Event: SPIE Astronomical Telescopes + Instrumentation, 2016, Edinburgh, United Kingdom

Abstract

An increasing need for higher resolution for both Science and Earth Observation applications demands a bigger entrance aperture of future optical payloads, leading to large primary mirrors, either monolithic or deployable. Correcting issues linked to manufacturing, integration, launch and use of large light-weighted optics (and associated structures), Active Optics constitutes an enabling technology for future large space instruments. This paper presents the current status of technological developments at ESA in this very promising field.

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Pascal Hallibert and Alessandro Zuccaro Marchi "Developments in active optics for space instruments: an ESA perspective", Proc. SPIE 9912, Advances in Optical and Mechanical Technologies for Telescopes and Instrumentation II, 99121H (22 July 2016); https://doi.org/10.1117/12.2232096

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