Dr. Francesco Perrotta Profile

Dr. Francesco Perrotta

at Osservatorio Astronomico di Capodimonte

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Publications (27)

Proceedings Article | 18 July 2024 Poster + Paper

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VSTPOL: making the VST a large survey telescope for optical polarimetry

P. Schipani, S. Covino, F. Snik, M. Colapietro, F. Perrotta, S. Savarese, S. Bagnulo, P. Bellutti, G. Capasso, E. Cappellaro, M. Cappi, G. Castignani, S. D'Orsi, J. Farinato, O. Hainaut, D. Hutsemekers, K. Kuijken, A. Magalhaes, D. Magrin, M. Marconi, L. Marty, F. Patat, E. Pian, F. Rigamonti, V. Ripepi, P. Rossettini, R. Sanchez, A. Smette, P. Spanò, R. Tomelleri, G. Umbriaco, A. van Vorstenbosch, G. Verdoes-Kleijn

Proceedings Volume 13096, 130967L (2024) https://doi.org/10.1117/12.3019695

KEYWORDS: Polarimetry, Telescopes, Polarization, Atmospheric Cherenkov telescopes, Equipment, Tunable filters, Lenses, Design, Magnetism, Control software

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Proceedings Article | 18 July 2024 Poster + Paper

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VSTPOL: the control electronics design for the new polarimetric mode of the VST

M. Colapietro, S. Savarese, P. Schipani, F. Perrotta, S. D'Orsi, L. Marty, G. Capasso, R. Zanmar Sanchez, S. Covino, D. Magrin, J. Farinato, G. Umbriaco

Proceedings Volume 13096, 130967M (2024) https://doi.org/10.1117/12.3018872

KEYWORDS: Telescopes, Control systems, Polarimetry, Equipment, Design

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Proceedings Article | 25 August 2022 Poster + Paper

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Modeling wide-field telescopes in presence of misalignments: an application to the Vera C. Rubin Observatory

Salvatore Savarese, Pietro Schipani, Giuliana Fiorentino, Laura Schreiber, Giacomo Basile, Giulio Capasso, Mirko Colapietro, Sergio D'Orsi, Laurent Marty, Francesco Perrotta

Proceedings Volume 12187, 1218719 (2022) https://doi.org/10.1117/12.2630248

KEYWORDS: Wavefronts, Telescopes, Point spread functions, Data modeling, Error analysis, Zemax, Observatories, Active optics, Zernike polynomials, Mirrors

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Proceedings Article | 1 August 2021 Poster + Paper

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Modeling the PSF of misaligned wide-field telescopes through an integrated modeling approach

P. Schipani, S. Savarese, G. Capasso, M. Colapietro, S. D'Orsi, M. Iuzzolino, L. Marty, F. Perrotta

Proceedings Volume 11816, 118160O (2021) https://doi.org/10.1117/12.2594569

KEYWORDS: Telescopes, Wavefronts, Integrated modeling, Point spread functions, Monochromatic aberrations, Mirrors, Error analysis, Zernike polynomials, Zemax, Optics manufacturing, Active optics

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Proceedings Article | 14 December 2020 Poster + Paper

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Trajectory generation methods for radio and optical telescopes

Salvatore Savarese, Francesco Perrotta, Pietro Schipani, Giulio Capasso, Mirko Colapietro, Sergio D'Orsi, Laurent Marty, Francesco Schillirò

Proceedings Volume 11445, 1144553 (2020) https://doi.org/10.1117/12.2576097

KEYWORDS: Optical telescopes, Telescopes, Servomechanisms, Target acquisition, Optical tracking, Numerical simulations, Control systems, Antennas

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Proceedings Article | 13 December 2020 Poster + Paper

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Long term monitoring of the VST through telescope log data

P. Schipani, G. Capasso, M. Colapietro, S. D'Orsi, L. Marty, F. Perrotta, S. Savarese

Proceedings Volume 11449, 114492N (2020) https://doi.org/10.1117/12.2560495

KEYWORDS: Telescopes, Statistical analysis, Observatories, Gold, Land mines, Active optics

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Proceedings Article | 13 December 2020 Poster + Paper

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Towards new servo control algorithms at the TNG telescope

P. Schipani, M. Gonzalez, F. Perrotta, S. Savarese, M. Colapietro, A. Ghedina, M. Hernandez Diaz, H. Ventura

Proceedings Volume 11445, 1144552 (2020) https://doi.org/10.1117/12.2560498

KEYWORDS: Servomechanisms, Telescopes, Algorithm development, Observatories, Operating systems, Electronics

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Proceedings Article | 5 August 2010 Paper

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The VST telescope primary mirror safety system: simulation model and mechanical implementation

Francesco Perrotta, Francesco Martelli, Matteo Ottolini, Giancarlo Parodi, Pietro Schipani, Sergio D'Orsi, Davide Fierro, Carmelo Arcidiacono

Proceedings Volume 7738, 773820 (2010) https://doi.org/10.1117/12.856597

KEYWORDS: Mirrors, Space telescopes, Telescopes, Safety, Instrument modeling, Systems modeling, Simulink, Earthquakes, Motion models, Interfaces

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Proceedings Article | 23 July 2010 Paper

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The axial actuators for the VST primary mirror

D. Fierro, S. D'Orsi, L. Marty, C. Molfese, F. Perrotta, P. Schipani, M. Capaccioli, G. De Paris, R. Tomelleri, P. F. Rossettini, J. Farinato

Proceedings Volume 7739, 773933 (2010) https://doi.org/10.1117/12.856610

KEYWORDS: Actuators, Mirrors, Earthquakes, Reliability, Switches, Safety, Optical spheres, Control systems, Finite element methods, Radiofrequency ablation

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Proceedings Article | 23 July 2010 Paper

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Performance of the VST secondary mirror support system

Pietro Schipani, Sergio D'Orsi, Davide Fierro, Laurent Marty, Francesco Perrotta, Carmelo Arcidiacono

Proceedings Volume 7739, 773932 (2010) https://doi.org/10.1117/12.856606

KEYWORDS: Mirrors, Telescopes, Space telescopes, Kinematics, Monochromatic aberrations, Control systems, Actuators, Active optics, Image quality, Reliability

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Proceedings Article | 23 July 2010 Paper

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The VST active primary mirror support system

Pietro Schipani, Massimo Capaccioli, Sergio D'Orsi, Luigi Ferragina, Laurent Marty, Cesare Molfese, Francesco Perrotta, Giacinto De Paris, Davide Fierro, Raffaele Tomelleri, Pierfrancesco Rossettini, Francesco Perina, Stefano Recchia, Demetrio Magrin

Proceedings Volume 7739, 773931 (2010) https://doi.org/10.1117/12.856605

KEYWORDS: Mirrors, Telescopes, Safety, Active optics, Actuators, Image quality, Control systems, Earthquakes, Optical components, Image analysis

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Proceedings Article | 20 July 2010 Paper

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The ADC for the VST Telescope: theory and preliminary test of the electromechanical system

Pietro Schipani, Jacopo Farinato, Carmelo Arcidiacono, Sergio D'Orsi, Luigi Ferragina, Davide Fierro, Demetrio Magrin, Laurent Marty, Francesco Perrotta, Roberto Ragazzoni, Gabriele Umbriaco

Proceedings Volume 7739, 773948 (2010) https://doi.org/10.1117/12.856893

KEYWORDS: Prisms, Atmospheric modeling, Telescopes, Refraction, Refractive index, Humidity, Glasses, Data modeling, Earth's atmosphere, Water

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Proceedings Article | 19 July 2010 Paper

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The primary mirror system control software for the VST

Pietro Schipani, Laurent Marty, Francesco Perrotta, Demetrio Magrin, Sergio D'Orsi

Proceedings Volume 7740, 774037 (2010) https://doi.org/10.1117/12.856600

KEYWORDS: Mirrors, Control systems, Active optics, Telescopes, Human-machine interfaces, Actuators, Sensors, Safety, Databases, Mirror structures

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Proceedings Article | 23 July 2008 Paper

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The VST secondary mirror support system

P. Schipani, F. Perrotta, C. Molfese, O. Caputi, L. Ferragina, L. Marty, M. Capaccioli, D. Gallieni, P. Fumi, E. Anaclerio, P. Lazzarini, G. De Paris

Proceedings Volume 7018, 701845 (2008) https://doi.org/10.1117/12.787925

KEYWORDS: Mirrors, Monochromatic aberrations, Telescopes, Active optics, Actuators, Image analysis, Kinematics, Control systems, Interfaces, Finite element methods

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Proceedings Article | 9 July 2008 Paper

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Enola Gay: an integrated modelling optical toolbox applied to a wide-field telescope

P. Schipani, F. Perrotta

Proceedings Volume 7017, 70171K (2008) https://doi.org/10.1117/12.787428

KEYWORDS: Telescopes, Integrated modeling, MATLAB, Zemax, Mirrors, Integrated optics, Optical design, Image quality, Point spread functions, Geometrical optics

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Proceedings Article | 9 July 2008 Paper

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Earthquake safety system design for a telescope primary mirror

F. Perrotta

Proceedings Volume 7017, 70171S (2008) https://doi.org/10.1117/12.789088

KEYWORDS: Mirrors, Telescopes, Safety, Earthquakes, Instrument modeling, Finite element methods, Optical instrument design, Modal analysis, Astronomical telescopes, Optical components

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Proceedings Article | 9 July 2008 Paper

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Filling the gap between FEM and control simulations in telescope projects

F. Perrotta, P. Schipani

Proceedings Volume 7017, 70171R (2008) https://doi.org/10.1117/12.789078

KEYWORDS: Space telescopes, Telescopes, Systems modeling, Finite element methods, Device simulation, Earthquakes, Motion models, MATLAB, Safety, Mathematical modeling

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Proceedings Article | 7 July 2008 Paper

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The image quality error budget for the VST telescope

P. Schipani, F. Perrotta

Proceedings Volume 7017, 70171H (2008) https://doi.org/10.1117/12.787431

KEYWORDS: Image quality, Telescopes, Error analysis, Active optics, Mirrors, Point spread functions, Zemax, Optical design, Wavefronts, Integrated modeling

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Proceedings Article | 6 July 2006 Paper

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Active optics correction forces for the VST 2.6m primary mirror

P. Schipani, F. Perrotta, L. Marty

Proceedings Volume 6273, 62733A (2006) https://doi.org/10.1117/12.670532

KEYWORDS: Mirrors, Calibration, Active optics, Image analysis, Optical calibration, Wavefronts, Bessel functions, Monochromatic aberrations, Zernike polynomials, Actuators

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Proceedings Article | 27 June 2006 Paper

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A Matlab based toolbox for active optics

P. Schipani, F. Perrotta, L. Marty

Proceedings Volume 6274, 62741A (2006) https://doi.org/10.1117/12.670539

KEYWORDS: Mirrors, Active optics, Actuators, Wavefront sensors, Telescopes, Calibration, Monochromatic aberrations, Wavefronts, MATLAB, Optical instrument design

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Proceedings Article | 23 June 2006 Paper

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Integrated modeling approach for an active optics system

P. Schipani, F. Perrotta, L. Marty

Proceedings Volume 6271, 627116 (2006) https://doi.org/10.1117/12.670528

KEYWORDS: Mirrors, 3D modeling, Finite element methods, Integrated modeling, Active optics, Systems modeling, Actuators, MATLAB, Differential equations, Device simulation

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Proceedings Article | 15 October 2005 Paper

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VST active optics system design and status

F. Cortecchia, D. Mancini, G. Marra, F. Perrotta, M. Capaccioli, G. Sedmak

Proceedings Volume 5962, 596223 (2005) https://doi.org/10.1117/12.624822

KEYWORDS: Mirrors, Telescopes, Active optics, Optical design, Monochromatic aberrations, CCD image sensors, Image quality, Sensors, Actuators, Optical aberrations

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Proceedings Article | 15 October 2005 Paper

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VST telescope: the control software design for the atmospheric dispersion correction

M. Brescia, P. Schipani, G. Marra, G. Spirito, F. Cortecchia, F. Perrotta

Proceedings Volume 5962, 59620K (2005) https://doi.org/10.1117/12.618895

KEYWORDS: Prisms, Atmospheric modeling, Telescopes, Atmospheric corrections, Refraction, Glasses, Refractive index, Control systems, Ray tracing, Zemax

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Proceedings Article | 4 February 2003 Paper

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VST project: mechanical design optimization

Dario Mancini, Guido Mancini, Francesco Perrotta, Luigi Ferragina, D. Fierro, Valentina Fiume Garelli, Lorenzo Pellone, Oreste Caputi, Giovanni Sciarretta, Michele Valentino

Proceedings Volume 4837, (2003) https://doi.org/10.1117/12.458669

KEYWORDS: Telescopes, Optical instrument design, Mirrors, Mechanical engineering, Observatories, Computer programming, Astronomical telescopes, Finite element methods, Interfaces, Astronomy

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Proceedings Article | 4 February 2003 Paper

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VST project: the adapter rotator (M1 cell)

Dario Mancini, Oreste Caputi, Fausto Cortecchia, Luigi Ferragina, D. Fierro, V. Fiume, Guido Mancini, Gabriella Marra, Lorenzo Pellone, Francesco Perrotta, Giovanni Sciarretta, Michele Valentino

Proceedings Volume 4837, (2003) https://doi.org/10.1117/12.458651

KEYWORDS: Telescopes, Mirrors, CCD image sensors, Stars, Sensors, Charge-coupled devices, Cameras, Wavefront sensors, Observatories, Active optics

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Proceedings Article | 16 August 2000 Paper

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VIMOS mechanical and control system design

Dario Mancini, Oliver LeFevre, Oreste Caputi, Luigi Ferragina, Valentina Fiume Garelli, Guido Mancini, P. Tommasi Mavar, C. Parrella, Francesco Perrotta, M. Russo, R. Russo, M. Schibeci, Pietro Schipani

Proceedings Volume 4008, (2000) https://doi.org/10.1117/12.395480

KEYWORDS: Interfaces, Magnetorheological finishing, Optical filters, Spectrographs, Control systems, Relays, Mirrors, Astronomical imaging, Electronics, Control systems design

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Proceedings Article | 2 August 2000 Paper

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VST project: technical overview

Dario Mancini, Giorgio Sedmak, Massimo Brescia, Fausto Cortecchia, D. Fierro, Valentina Fiume Garelli, Gabriella Marra, Francesco Perrotta, F. Rovedi, Pietro Schipani

Proceedings Volume 4004, (2000) https://doi.org/10.1117/12.393895

KEYWORDS: Telescopes, Mirrors, Control systems, Active optics, Finite element methods, Optical instrument design, Image quality, Optics manufacturing, Mechanical engineering, Wavefronts

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