Physics – Optics
Scientific paper
Jan 1986
adsabs.harvard.edu/cgi-bin/nph-data_query?bibcode=1986spie..628..492h&link_type=abstract
IN: Advanced technology optical telescopes III; Proceedings of the Meeting, Tucson, AZ, Mar. 3-6, 1986 (A87-35201 15-89). Bellin
Physics
Optics
Balloon-Borne Instruments, Design Analysis, Infrared Interferometers, Infrared Telescopes, Mirrors, Surface Properties, Algorithms, Carbon Fiber Reinforced Plastics, Computer Programs, Microcomputers, Pixels, Submillimeter Waves
Scientific paper
As part of a design study for a balloon-borne 3-m telescope for far-infrared and submillimeter astronomy, it has been necessary to test and evaluate the state-of-the-art for ultra lightweight primary mirror material candidates. The authors have developed an analysis technique and software for a microcomputer which reliably generates surface maps from pathological interferograms. The programs operate rapidly and can provide a variety of outputs such as surface map averages, differences, Zernike polynomial coefficients, and RMS residuals during the tests. The system can also compensate for camera and test optics field distortions.
Hoffmann William F.
Hora Joseph L.
Lott William B.
Woida Patrick
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