MWIR adaptive optics system for imaging missile defense tests using the 3.7-m AEOS telescope

David G. Sandler; Howard Hyman; Timothy J. Brinkley; Daniel H. Leslie

doi:10.1117/12.405787

31 October 2000 MWIR adaptive optics system for imaging missile defense tests using the 3.7-m AEOS telescope

David G. Sandler, Howard Hyman, Timothy J. Brinkley, Daniel H. Leslie

Proceedings Volume 4091, Imaging Technology and Telescopes; (2000) https://doi.org/10.1117/12.405787
Event: International Symposium on Optical Science and Technology, 2000, San Diego, CA, United States

Abstract

We are currently building a custom adaptive optics system for viewing missile defense testing in Hawaii. The system will utilize natural target emission in the 3 - 5 micron MWIR for imagery, as well as for sensing the phase distortion caused by atmospheric turbulence. Use of the system with the 3.67 meter AEOS telescope will provide near-diffraction-limited performance for imaging at very long range and low elevation angle.

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David G. Sandler, Howard Hyman, Timothy J. Brinkley, and Daniel H. Leslie "MWIR adaptive optics system for imaging missile defense tests using the 3.7-m AEOS telescope", Proc. SPIE 4091, Imaging Technology and Telescopes, (31 October 2000); https://doi.org/10.1117/12.405787

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