Image-based alignment of large segmented telescopes

Glenn W. Zeiders Jr.

doi:10.1117/12.391513

20 July 2000 Image-based alignment of large segmented telescopes

Glenn W. Zeiders Jr.

Proceedings Volume 4003, Optical Design, Materials, Fabrication, and Maintenance; (2000) https://doi.org/10.1117/12.391513
Event: Astronomical Telescopes and Instrumentation, 2000, Munich, Germany

Abstract

Efficient image-based procedures have been developed for both tilt and piston alignment of the mirror elements of large segmented telescopes. Details of the algorithms and their implementation are described, and results are presented for both computer simulations and for laboratory experiments. The techniques are especially intended for space-based systems, but means are discussed for applying them to ground-based telescopes as well.

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Glenn W. Zeiders Jr. "Image-based alignment of large segmented telescopes", Proc. SPIE 4003, Optical Design, Materials, Fabrication, and Maintenance, (20 July 2000); https://doi.org/10.1117/12.391513

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