Implementation and performance of stochastic parallel gradient descent algorithm for atmospheric turbulence compensation

Greg A. Finney; Christopher M. Persons; Stephan Henning; Jessie Hazen; Daniel Whitley

doi:10.1117/12.2053487

9 June 2014 Implementation and performance of stochastic parallel gradient descent algorithm for atmospheric turbulence compensation

Greg A. Finney, Christopher M. Persons, Stephan Henning, Jessie Hazen, Daniel Whitley

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Proceedings Volume 9080, Laser Radar Technology and Applications XIX; and Atmospheric Propagation XI; 908019 (2014) https://doi.org/10.1117/12.2053487
Event: SPIE Defense + Security, 2014, Baltimore, MD, United States

Abstract

IERUS Technologies, Inc. and the University of Alabama in Huntsville have partnered to perform characterization and development of algorithms and hardware for adaptive optics. To date the algorithm work has focused on implementation of the stochastic parallel gradient descent (SPGD) algorithm. SPGD is a metric-based approach in which a scalar metric is optimized by taking random perturbative steps for many actuators simultaneously. This approach scales to systems with a large number of actuators while maintaining bandwidth, while conventional methods are negatively impacted by the very large matrix multiplications that are required. The metric approach enables the use of higher speed sensors with fewer (or even a single) sensing element(s), enabling a higher control bandwidth. Furthermore, the SPGD algorithm is model-free, and thus is not strongly impacted by the presence of nonlinearities which degrade the performance of conventional phase reconstruction methods. Finally, for high energy laser applications, SPGD can be performed using the primary laser beam without the need for an additional beacon laser. The conventional SPGD algorithm was modified to use an adaptive gain to improve convergence while maintaining low steady state error. Results from laboratory experiments using phase plates as atmosphere surrogates will be presented, demonstrating areas in which the adaptive gain yields better performance and areas which require further investigation.

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Greg A. Finney, Christopher M. Persons, Stephan Henning, Jessie Hazen, and Daniel Whitley "Implementation and performance of stochastic parallel gradient descent algorithm for atmospheric turbulence compensation", Proc. SPIE 9080, Laser Radar Technology and Applications XIX; and Atmospheric Propagation XI, 908019 (9 June 2014); https://doi.org/10.1117/12.2053487

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