OWL phase A status report

Philippe Dierickx; Enzo T. Brunetto; F. Comeron; Roberto Gilmozzi; Frederic Y. J. Gonte; Franz Koch; Miska le Louarn; Guy J. Monnet; Jason Spyromilio; Isabelle Surdej; Christophe Verinaud; Natalia Yaitskova

doi:10.1117/12.556015

28 September 2004 OWL phase A status report

Philippe Dierickx, Enzo T. Brunetto, F. Comeron, Roberto Gilmozzi, Frederic Y. J. Gonte, Franz Koch, Miska le Louarn, Guy J. Monnet, Jason Spyromilio, Isabelle Surdej, Christophe Verinaud, Natalia Yaitskova

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Proceedings Volume 5489, Ground-based Telescopes; (2004) https://doi.org/10.1117/12.556015
Event: SPIE Astronomical Telescopes + Instrumentation, 2004, Glasgow, United Kingdom

Abstract

Progress in the conceptual design phase of ESO's OWL 100-m optical and near-infrared telescope is reported, with emphasis on the development of the science case. The Phase A opto-mechanical design is now basically completed, and provides a clean, symmetrical geometry of the pupil, with a near-circular outer edge. We also report about the latest outcome of industrial studies, introduce the essential definition of the wavefront control systems, and outline operational concepts and instruments priorities. Finally, we elaborate on the favorable cost factors associated to the telescope design, its compatibility with low industrial risks, and argue that progressive implementation allows for competitive timescales. In particular, we show that suitable fabrication and integration schemes should accommodate for a start of science operation at unequalled potential and within a time frame comparable to that of smaller designs, while at the same time maximizing R&D time for critical subsystems.

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Philippe Dierickx, Enzo T. Brunetto, F. Comeron, Roberto Gilmozzi, Frederic Y. J. Gonte, Franz Koch, Miska le Louarn, Guy J. Monnet, Jason Spyromilio, Isabelle Surdej, Christophe Verinaud, and Natalia Yaitskova "OWL phase A status report", Proc. SPIE 5489, Ground-based Telescopes, (28 September 2004); https://doi.org/10.1117/12.556015

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