Technical Papers – 2007

A 1.2m Deployable, Transportable Space Surveillance Telescope Designed to Meet AF Space Situational Awareness Needs
John McGraw (University of New Mexico), Mark R. Ackermann (Sandia National Laboratories)

Keywords: Telescopes, Instrumentation

A New Spin on Spin Polarimetry
Mark Pesses (Science Applications International Corporation), Eileen V. Ryan (New Mexico Institute Technology, Magdalena Ridge Observatory)

Keywords: NROC, Non-resolved Object Characterization

Accelerating Convergence of Iterative Image Restoration Algorithms
James Nagy, Emory University

Keywords: Imaging

Adaptive Optical System Atmospheric Turbulence Generator Test-bed
Christopher Wilcox (Naval Research Laboratory), Ty Martinez (Naval Research Laboratory), Freddie Santiago (Naval Research Laboratory), Jonathan R. Andrews (Naval Research Laboratory), Sergio R. Restaino (Naval Research Laboratory), Scott W. Teare (New Mexico Tech), Don Payne (Narrascape)

Keywords: Adaptive Optics

Adaptive Optics Performance over Long Horizontal Paths: Aperture Effects in Multi-conjugate Adaptive Optical Systems
Miao Yu (University of Maryland), Mikhail A. Vorontsov (University of Maryland), Svetlana L. Lachinova (University of Maryland), Jim F. Riker (AFRL/DESM), V. S. Rao Gudimetla (AFRL/DESM)

Keywords: Adaptive Optics

An Algorithm-independent Analysis of the Quality of Images Produced Using Multi-frame Blind Deconvolution Algorithms
Charles Matson (USAF/AFRL), Alim Haji (USAF/AFRL)

Keywords: Imaging

An Assessment of the January 2007 Chinese ASAT Test on the LEO Environment
David Talent (Oceanit Laboratories, Inc.)

Keywords: ASAT test

An Attempt to Observe Debris from the Breakup of a Titan 3C-4 Transtage
Ed Barker (NASA/Johnson Space Center), M. J. Matney (National Aeronautics and Space Administration), T. Yanagisawa (Japan Aerospace Exploration Agency), J.-C. Liou (ESCG), K. J. Abercromby (ESCG), H. M. Rodriguez (ESCG), M. F. Horstman (ESCG), P. Seitzer (University of Michigan)

Keywords: Orbital Debris

An Operations and Maintenance Overview of the Gemini North Artificial Guide Star Laser
Robert Wyman (Gemini Observatory), Robert T. Wyman (Gemini Observatory), Maxime Boccas (Gemini Observatory), Chris Carter (Gemini Observatory), Celine d’Orgeville (Gemini Observatory), Kevin White (Gemini Observatory)

Keywords: Adaptive Optics

Analysis of the 2007 Chinese ASAT Test and the Impact of its Debris on the Space Environment
T. S. Kelso (Center for Space Standards & Innovation)

Keywords: Orbital Debris

Anuenue: A New Tool for Studying Unresolved Objects
Lewis Roberts (The Boeing Company), Eric Therkildsen (The Boeing Company), Shawn Haar (The Boeing Company), Doyle T. Hall (The Boeing Company)

Keywords: Adaptive optics, imaging, unresolved objects

Application of MODTRAN to Planetary Atmospheres
Lawrence Bernstein (Spectral Sciences, Inc.), Alexander Berk (Spectral Sciences, Inc.), and Robert L. Sundberg (Spectral Sciences, Inc.)

Keywords: Astronomy, Astronomical Catalogs

Assessing Space and Satellite Environment and System Security
Gary Haith (Referentia Systems, Inc.), Stephen C. Upton (Referentia Systems Incorporated)

Keywords: Modeling, Analysis, Simulations

Atmospheric Neutral Density Experiment Mission Update
Andrew Nicholas (Naval Research Laboratory), G. Gilbreath (Naval Research Laboratory), S. Thonnard (Naval Research Laboratory), I. Galysh (Naval Research Laboratory), L. Healy (Naval Research Laboratory), L. Wasiczko (Naval Research Laboratory), R. Burris (Naval Research Laboratory) T. Finne (Praxis, Inc.), M. Davis (Honeywell TSI), B. Bruninga (US Naval Academy), D. Hall (Boeing LTS, Inc.), P. Kervin (Air Force Research Laboratory)

Keywords: ANDE, Atmospherics

Atmospheric Support for Space Situational Awareness and Space Control: The US Naval Observatory
Jonathan White (US Naval Observatory)

Keywords: Astronomy, Astronomical Catalogs

Atmospheric Turbulence Compensation of Point Source Images Using Asynchronous Stochastic Parallel Gradient Descent Technique on AMOS 3.6m Telescope
Mikhail Vorontsov (US Army Research Laboratory), Jim F. Riker (US Army Research Laboratory) , G. Carhart (US Army Research Laboratory), V. S. Rao Gudimetla (US Army Research Laboratory), L. Beresnev (US Army Research Laboratory) and T. Weyrauch (University of Maryland)

Keywords: Adaptive Optics

Autonomous Low Earth Orbit Satellite and Orbital Debris Tracking Using Mid Aperture COTS Optical Trackers and High Speed Imaging Systems
Brad Ehrhorn (RC Optical Systems, Inc.), Daniel M. Azari (RC Optical Systems, Inc.)

Keywords: Telescopes, Instrumentation

Carbon Fiber Reinforced Polymer Telescope Program at the Naval Research Laboratory
Sergio Restaino (Naval Research Laboratory), Ty Martinez (Naval Research Laboratory), Jonathan R. Andrews (Naval Research Laboratory), Christopher C. Wilcox (Naval Research Laboratory), S. Teare (New Mexico Institute of Mining and Technology), Robert Romeo (Composite Mirror Applications), Robert Martin (Composite Mirror Applications), D. Wick (Sandia National Laboratory)

Keywords: Telescopes, Instrumentation

Challenges Related to Discovery, Follow-up, and Study of Small High Area-to-mass Ratio Objects at GEO
Thomas Schildknecht (Astronomical Institute, University of Berlin), R. Musci (Astronomical Institute, University of Berlin), T. Flohrer (Astronomical Institute, University of Bern)

Keywords: Orbital Debris

Closed-loop Results from the MMT’s Multi-Laser Guide Star Adaptive Optics System
Michael Lloyd-Hart (University of Arizona), Christoph Baranec (University of Arizona), N. Mark Milton (University of Arizona), Thomas Stalcup (University of Arizona)

Keywords: Adaptive Optics

Compensating Atmospheric Turbulence Effects at High Zenith Angles with Adaptive Optics Using Advanced Phase Reconstructors
Michael Roggemann (Michigan Technological Univeristy), Grant Soehnel (Michigan Technological Univeristy), and Glen Archer (Michigan Technological Univeristy)

Keywords: Adaptive Optics

Cross-path LIDAR for Turbulence Profile Determination
Mikhail Belenkii (Trex Enterprises Corporation), Don Bruns (Trex Enterprises Corporation) Kevin A. Hughes (Trex Enterprises Corporation) Vincent A. Rye (Trex Enterprises Corporation) Frank Eaton (Air Force Research Laboratory)

Keywords: Atmospherics

Derivation and Application of a Global Albedo Yielding an Optical Brightness to Physical Size Transformation Free of Systematic Errors
Mark Mulrooney (NASA-JSC/MEI Tech), Mark J. Matney, Ph.D.(Mark J. Matney, Ph.D. (NASA Johnson Space Center)

Keywords: Orbital Debris

Design of an Imaging Infrared Spectrograph Using Compact Dyson Lenses
David Gutierrez (The Aerospace Corporation), Mr. David W. Warren (The Aerospace Corporation), Dr. Richard J. Rudy (The Aerospace Corporation), Dr. Ray W. Russell (The Aerospace Corporation), Dr. David K. Lynch (The Aerospace Corporation), Dr. Dee W. Pack (The Aerospace Corporation), Dr. Mark A. Skinner (The Boeing Company)

Keywords: Telescopes, Instrumentation

Digital Signal Processing Techniques for the GIFTS SM EDU
Jialin Tian (SSAI), Robert A. Reisse (NASA Langley Research Center), Michael J. Gazarik (NASA Langley Research Center)

Keywords: Telescopes, Instrumentation

Diversity Image Restoration with Dynamically Changing Magnification, Rotation, and Translation
David Gerwe (Boeing), Brad Eucker (Boeing), Carlos Luna (Boeing), Brandoch Calef (Boeing)

Keywords: Imaging

Enhancing the Science Return of the Spitzer Warm Mission
Kenneth Mighell (National Optical Astronomy Observatory)

Keywords: Astronomy, Astronomical Catalogs

Evaluation of a Maximum-likelihood Based Multi-frame Blind Deconvolution Algorithm Using Cramer-Rao Bounds
Charles Beckner Jr. (Air Force Research Laboratory), Charles L. Matson (Air Force Research Laboratory)

Keywords: Imaging

First Light from the MAUI Space Experiment
Rainer Dressler (Air Force Research Laboratory), Benjamin D. Hester (Air Force Research Laboratory), Paul F. Sydney (Boeing Corp.), Lewis Roberts (Boeing Corp.), Kris Hamada (Pacific Defense Solutions), Paul Kervin (Air Force Research Laboratory), Mark P. Bolden (Air Force Research Laboratory), Capt. Albert F. Meza (DoD Space Test Program, Johnson Space Center), Darrin T. Walker (DoD Space Test Program, Johnson Space Center), James C. McLeroy (DoD Space Test Program, Johnson Space Center), Lawrence S. Bernstein (Spectral Science, Inc.), James W. Duff (Spectral Science, Inc.), Matthew Braunstein Spectral Science, Inc.)

Keywords: NROC, Non-resolved Object Characterization

Focal Plane and Non-linear Curvature Wavefront Sensing for High Contrast Coronagraphic Adaptive Optics Imaging
Olivier Guyon (Subaru Telescope)

Keywords: Adaptive Optics

Fourier-constrained blind restoration of imagery obtained in poor imaging conditions
Douglas Hope (University of Hawaii), Stuart M. Jefferies (Steward Observatory and Physics and Astronomy Department, Univ. of New Mexico), Cindy Giebink (Institute for Astronomy, Univ.of Hawaii)

Keywords: Imaging

Hawaiian Atmospheric Forecasting Utilizing the Weather Research and Forecast Model
Kevin Roe (Maui High Performance Computing Center)

Keywords: Modeling, Analysis, Simulations

High Contrast Imaging at 3-5 Microns
Philip Hinz (University of Arizona), Matt Kenworthy (University of Arizona), Ari Heinze (University of Arizona), John Codona (University of Arizona), Roger Angel (University of Arizona)

Keywords: Imaging

High-Angular-Resolution, High-Contrast Adaptive Optics at Palomar Observatory
Richard Dekany (Caltech Optical Observatories), A. Bouchez (Caltech Optical Observatories), M. Britton (Caltech Optical Observatories), A. M. Moore (Caltech Optical Observatories), H. Petrie (Caltech Optical Observatories), R. Tripathi (Caltech Optical Observatories), J. Cromer (Caltech Optical Observatories), R. Thicksten (Caltech Optical Observatories), A. Pickles (Caltech Optical Observatories), R. M. Smith (Caltech Optical Observatories) J. Roberts (Jet Propulsion Laboratory), M. Shao (Jet Propulsion Laboratory), M. Troy (Jet Propulsion Laboratory), T. Trinh (Jet Propulsion Laboratory), T. Truong (Jet Propulsion Laboratory), J. Angione (Jet Propulsion Laboratory), E. Kibblewhite (University of Chicago), B. R. Oppenheimer (American Museum of Natural History), S. Hinkley (Columbia University)

Keywords: Adaptive Optics

Historical Trends in Ground-Based Optical Space Surveillance System Design
Michael Shoemaker (The Boeing Company, Lewis E. Shroyer (The Boeing Company)

Keywords: Telescopes, Instrumentation

Holographic Wavefront Sensor
Geoff Andersen (USAF Academy), Fassil Ghebremichael (Lockheed Martin Missiles and Fire Control), and Ken Gurley (Lockheed Martin Missiles and Fire Control)

Keywords: Telescopes, Instrumentation

Hyperspectral Signature Classification with Tabular Nearest-Neighbor Encoding
Mark Schmalz (University of Florida), Gary Key (Frontier Technology, Inc.)

Keywords: NROC, Non-resolved Object Characterization

Image Reconstruction by Aperture Diversity Blind Deconvolution
Mario Ivanov (Royal Military College of Canada), Donald McGaughey (Royal Military College of Canada)

Keywords: Phase diversity, aperture diversity

Initial Lab and Sky Test Results for the Teledyne Imaging System’s H4RG-10 CMOS-Hybrid 4k Visible Array for Use in Ground- and Space-based Astronomical and SSA Applications
Bryan Dorland (US Naval Observatory), Ralph A. Gaume (U.S. Naval Observatory), Gregory S. Hennessy (U.S. Naval Observatory), Chris Rollins (Research Support Instruments)

Keywords: Telescopes, Instrumentation

IR Spectrophotometric Observations of Geosynchronous Satellites
Mark Skinner (Boeing), Tamara E. Payne (The Boeing Company), Ray W. Russell (The Aerospace Corporation), David Gutierrez (The Aerospace Corporation), Kirk Crawford (The Aerospace Corporation), Daryl Kim (The Aerospace Corporation), David K. Lynch (The Aerospace Corporation), Dee W. Pack (The Aerospace Corporation), Richard J. Rudy (The Aerospace Corporation), David M. Harrington (The University of Hawaii Institute for Astronomy)

Keywords: NROC, Non-resolved Object Characterization

Laboratory Imaging of Satellites and Orbital Appearance Estimation
David Wellems (Applied Technology Associates), David Bowers (Applied Technology Associates)

Keywords: Imaging

Large-Aperture, Three-Mirror Telescopes for Near-Earth
Mark Ackermann (Sandia National Laboratories), John T. McGraw (University of New Mexico)

Keywords: Telescopes, Instrumentation

LIDAR System for Monitoring Atmospheric Turbulence Profiles
Gary Gimmestad (Georgia Tech Research Institute), David A. Roberts (Georgia Tech Research Institute), John M. Stewart (Georgia Tech Research Institute), Jack W. Wood, (Georgia Tech Research Institute)

Keywords: Atmospherics

Measurement Astrophysics and the AF Space Surveillance Mission
John McGraw (University of New Mexico), Mark R. Ackermann (University of New Mexico), Tom Williams (University of New Mexico), Peter C. Zimmer (University of New Mexico), Walter Gerstle (University of New Mexico), M. Suzanne Taylor (University of New Mexico), Jon Turner (University of New Mexico), Julie Smith (University of New Mexico), Justin Linford (University of New Mexico), G. Fritz Benedict (The University of Texas at Austin), Stephen C. Odewahn (The University of Texas at Austin), Lt. Col. Charles J. Wetterer (US Air Force Academy), Gary G. Gimmestad (Georgia Tech Research Institute), Victor L. Gamiz (AFRL/DE), Capt. David Frick (AFRL/DE), Jeffrey R. Pier (US Naval Observatory, Flagstaff), Charles F. Claver (National Optical Astronomy Observatory), Dean C. Hines (Space Science Institute), Jens Schwarz (Sandia National Laboratories)

Keywords: Telescopes, Instrumentation

Measurement of Atmospheric Turbulence over a Horizontal Path Using the Black Fringe Wavefront Sensor
Richard Tansey (Advanced Technology Center, Lockheed Martin), Henry M. Chan (Advanced Technology Center, Lockheed Martin), Miguel Virgen (Advanced Technology Center, Lockheed Martin), Adam Phenis (Advanced Technology Center, Lockheed Martin)

Keywords: Atmospherics

Measurements of the Short Term Variability of r0
L.William Bradford (Boeing LTS Inc.), Lewis C. Roberts, Jr. (The Boeing Company)

Keywords: Atmospherics

Missing in Action? Evaluating the Putative Absence of Impacts by Large Asteroids and Comets during the Quaternary Period
W. Bruce Masse (Los Alamos National Laboratory), Robert P. Weaver (Los Alamos National Laboratory), Dallas H. Abbott (Lamont Doherty Earth Observatory of Columbia University), Viacheslav K. Gusiakov (Tsunami Laboratory), Edward A. Bryant (University of Wollongong)

Keywords: Asteroids

Monitoring Variations to the Near-Earth Space Environment during High Solar Activity Using Orbiting Rocket Bodies
Van Romero (New Mexico Institute of Mining and Technology), William H. Ryan (Magdalena Ridge Observatory, New Mexico Institute of Mining and Technology), Eileen V. Ryan (Magdalena Ridge Observatory, New Mexico Institute of Mining and Technology)

Keywords: NROC, Non-resolved Object Characterization

Nonlinear Optical Phase Conjugation Amplifier for Remote Object Tracking, Imaging and Discrimination
Vladimir Markov (MetroLaser, Inc.), Shiang Liu (The Aerospace Corporation), Roberta Ewart (AF Space and Missile Systems Center, LAAFB) Douglas Craig (Air Force Research Laboratory)

Keywords: Modeling, Analysis, Simulations

Numerical Studies of the Value of Including Pupil Intensity Information in Multi-frame Blind Deconvolution Calculations for Data Measured in the Presence of Scintillation
Michael Roggemann (Pacific Defense Solutions), Paul A. Billings (Textron Corporation), Jeffery Houchard (Pacific Defense Solutions)

Keywords: Imaging

Observational and Modeling Study of Mesopheric Bores
Pamela Loughmiller (Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University), M.P. Hickey (Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University), M. C. Kelley (Cornell University), P. P. Wintersteiner (Arcon Corporation), R. H. Picard (Air Force Research Laboratory), P. P. Wintersteiner (Air Force Research Laboratory), J. R. Winick (Air Force Research Laboratory), and E. M. Dewan (Air Force Research Laboratory)

Keywords: Atmospherics

Open Loop Performance of a High Dynamic Range Reflective Wavefront Sensor
Jonathan Andrews (Naval Research Laboratory), Scott W. Teare (New Mexico Institute of Mining and Technology), Sergio R. Restaino (Naval Research Laboratory), David Wick (Sandia National Labs), Christopher C. Wilcox (Naval Research Laboratory), Ty Martinez (Naval Research Laboratory)

Keywords: Adaptive Optics

Optical Properties of Multi-Layered Insulation
Heather Rodriguez (ESCG/Jacobs Sverdrup), Mark Mulrooney (ESCG/MEI Technologies), Edwin Barker (NASA Johnson Space Center)

Keywords: Optical properties

Optical Studies of Space Debris at GEO – Survey and Follow-up with Two Telescopes
Patrick Seitzer (University of Michigan), K. J. Abercromby (ESCG), E. S. Barker (National Aeronautics and Space Administration), H. M. Rodriguez (ESCG)

Keywords: Orbital Debris

PCID and ASPIRE 2.0 – The Next Generation of AMOS Image Processing Software
Charles Matson (Air Force Research Laboratory), Charles C. Beckner, Jr. (Air Force Research Laboratory), Kathy Borelli (KJS Consulting), Tom Soo Hoo (Boeing LTS), Shiho You (Boeing LTS), Brandoch Calef (Boeing LTS) Maria Murphy (Maui High-Performance Computing Center), Ron Viloria (Maui High-Performance Computing Center)

Keywords: Imaging

Phase Functions of Deep-Space Orbital Debris
Matt Hejduk (AFSPC/A9L,, RABA Technologies)

Keywords: Orbital Debris

Photometric Color Conversions for Space Surveillance Sensors
Joseph Scott Stuart (MIT Lincoln Laboratory)

Keywords: Astronomy, Astronomical Catalogs

Preliminary Astrometric Results from PS1
David Monet (US Naval Observatory)

Keywords: Astronomy, Astronomical Catalogs

Progress with Adaptive Optics Testbeds at the UCO/Lick Observatory Laboratory for Adaptive Optics
Donald Gavel (UCO/Lick Observatory, UC Santa Cruz)

Keywords: Adaptive Optics

Recovering Saturated Pixels Blurred by CCD Image Smear
Keith Knox (Boeing LTS Inc.)

Keywords: Imaging

Remote and Ground Truth Spectral Measurement Comparisons
Kira Abercromby (ESCG/Jacobs), Kris Hamada (Pacific Defense Solutions, LLC), Michael Guyote (Boeing, LTS, Inc.), Jennifer Okada (Boeing LTS, Inc.), Edwin Barker (NASA Johnson Space Center)

Keywords: NROC, Non-resolved Object Characterization

SAMM-2: A Rapid, Modular and Extensible All-Altitude VIS-IR Background Scene Generator
Raphael Panfili (Spectral Sciences, Inc.), Hoang Dothe (Spectral Sciences, Inc.), John Gruninger (Spectral Sciences, Inc.), James W. Duff (Spectral Sciences, Inc.), James H. Brown (Air Force Research Laboratory)

Keywords: Astronomy, Astronomical Catalogs

Satellite Characterization: Angles and Light Curve Data Fusion for Spacecraft State and Parameter Estimation
Moriba Jah (Oceanit Laboratories, Inc.), Ronald A. Madler (Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University)

Keywords: NROC, Non-resolved Object Characterization

Satellite Maneuver Detection Using Two-line Elements Data
Thomas Kelecy (Boeing LTS Inc.), Doyle Hall (Boeing LTS), Kris Hamada (Pacific Defense Solutions, LLC), Maj. Dennis Stocker (Air Force Research Laboratory)

Keywords: Modeling, Analysis, Simulations

Satellite Monitoring, Change Detection, and Characterization Using Non-Resolved Electro-Optical Data from a Small Aperture Telescope
Tamara Payne (Boeing LTS Inc.), Stephen A. Gregory (Boeing LTS Inc.), Jill Tombasco (AFRL/ DESM), Kim Luu (AFRL/ DESM), Laura Durr (AFRL/DES)

Keywords: NROC, Non-resolved Object Characterization

Satellite Survivability Module
Patrick Buehler (Ball Aerospace & Technologies Corporation), Joshua Smith (Ball Aerospace & Technologies Corp.)

Keywords: Modeling, Analysis, Simulations

Separating Attitude and Shape Effects for Non-resolved Objects
Doyle Hall (Boeing LTS Inc.), Brandoch Calef (Boeing LTS), Keith Knox (Boeing LTS), Mark Bolden (Air Force Research Laboratory), Paul Kervin (Air Force Research Laboratory)

Keywords: NROC, Non-resolved Object Characterization

Space Debris Observation Programs in JAXA
Atsushi Nakajima (Japan Aerospace Exploration Agency). Hirohisa Kurosaki (IAT, JAXA)

Keywords: Orbital Debris

Space Object Characterization Studies and the Magdalena Ridge Observatory’s 2.4-meter Telescope
Eileen Ryan (New Mexico Institute of Mining and Technology), William H. Ryan (Magdalena Ridge Observatory, New Mexico Institute of Mining and Technology)

Keywords: NROC, Non-resolved Object Characterization

Space Surveillance One Photon at a Time
Jeffrey Bloch (Los Alamos National Laboratory), Richard Rast (Air Force Research Laboratory/DETE)

Keywords: Telescopes, Instrumentation

Super Resolved Harmonic Structure Function for Space Applications
Richard Dikeman (Lockheed Martin Hawaii), John Reagan (Lockheed Martin Space Systems Co.), Mr. Gerran Ueyama (Lockheed Martin Hawaii)

Keywords: NROC, Non-resolved Object Characterization

TASAT Simulations of NASA Image Satellite to Predict the Spin Rate
V. S. Rao Gudimetla (AFRL/DESM), Eric Reinhart (U. S. Air Force Research Laboratory, Kirtland AFB) Chris L. Hart (Northrop Grumman Information Technology)

Keywords: Modeling, Analysis, Simulations

Testing the MCS Deconvolution Algorithm on Infrared Data
Michael Egan (NGA/IB)

Keywords: Algorithm,

The DRDC Ottawa Space Surveillance Observatory
Brad Wallace (Defence Research and Development Canada), Robert (Lauchie) Scott (Defence Research and Development Canada), Aaron Spaans (Defence Research and Development Canada)

Keywords: Telescopes, Instrumentation

The effects of Gray Scale Quantization and Saturation on MFBD and Bispectrum SSA Image Reconstructions
Michael C. Roggemann (Pacific Defense Solutions, and Michigan Technological University), Paul Billings (Textron Systems), Jeff Houchard (Pacific Defense Solutions)

Keywords: SSA, imaging

The First Light of the Subaru Laser Guide Star Adaptive Optics System
Hideki Takami (Subaru Telescope, National Astronomical Observatory of Japan), Stephen Colley (Subaru Telescope, National Astronomical Observatory of Japan), Matt Dinkins (Subaru Telescope, National Astronomical Observatory of Japan), Michael Eldred (Subaru Telescope, National Astronomical Observatory of Japan), Olivier Guyon (Subaru Telescope, National Astronomical Observatory of Japan), Taras Golota (Subaru Telescope, National Astronomical Observatory of Japan) Masayuki Hattori (Subaru Telescope, National Astronomical Observatory of Japan), Yutaka Hayano (Subaru Telescope, National Astronomical Observatory of Japan), Meguru Ito (Subaru Telescope, National Astronomical Observatory of Japan), Shin Oya (Subaru Telescope, National Astronomical Observatory of Japan), Yoshihiko Saito (Subaru Telescope, National Astronomical Observatory of Japan), Makoto Watanabe (Subaru Telescope, National Astronomical Observatory of Japan) Masanori Iye (National Astronomical Observatory of Japan)

Keywords: Adaptive Optics

The Generation of a Tsunami from the Impact of a Massive Comet Impact in the Indian Ocean
Robert Weaver (Los Alamos National Laboratory), Galen Gisler (University of Oslo), Dale Ranta (Science Applications International Corporation), and Michael L. Gittings (Science Applications International Corporation)

Keywords: LANL, comet

The Laser Guide Star System for Adaptive Optics at Subaru Telescope
Yukata Hayano (Subaru Telescope, National Astronomical Observatory of Japan), Yoshihiko Saito (Subaru Telescope, National Astronomical Observatory of Japan, Hideki Takami (Subaru Telescope, National Astronomical Observatory of Japan, Masanori Iye (Subaru Telescope, National Astronomical Observatory of Japan), Meguru Ito (Department of Astronomy, The University of Tokyo) Norihito Saito, Satoshi Wada (RIKEN (The Institute of Physical and Chemical Research), Kazuyuki Akagawa (Megaopto Co. Ltd.), Akira Takazawa (Megaopto Co. Ltd.), Mayumi Ito (Megaopto Co. Ltd.)

Keywords: Adaptive Optics

The Sodium LGS Brightness Model over the SOR
Jack Drummond (AFRL/DES), Steve Novotny (AFRL/DES), Craig Denman (AFRL/DES), Paul Hillman (AFRL/DES), John Telle (AFRL/DES, Mark Eickho (Boeing LTS), Robert Fugate (New Mexico Institute of Mining and Technology)

Keywords: Adaptive Optics

The Space-Based Calibration of Optical Systems and HF Radars Using the Precision Expandable Radar Calibration Sphere
Paul Bernhardt (Plasma Physics Division, Naval Research Laboratory), Carl L. Siefring (Plasma Physics Division, Naval Research Laboratory), Joe F. Thomason, Serafin P. Rodriquez (Radar Division, Naval Research Laboratory), Andrew C. Nicholas (Space Science Division, Naval Research Laboratory)

Keywords: NROC, Non-resolved Object Characterization

Tunable Wide Band Infrared Detector Array for Space Situational Awareness
Jonathan Andrews (Naval Research Laboratory), Sergio R. Restaino (Naval Research Laboratory), Scott W. Teare (New Mexico Institute of Mining and Technology), Sanjay Krishna (University of New Mexico), Mike Lenz (University of New Mexico), J.S. Brown (University of New Mexico), S.J. Lee (University of New Mexico), Christopher C. Wilcox (Naval Research Laboratory), Ty Martinez (Naval Research Laboratory)

Keywords: Telescopes, Instrumentation

Ultra-lightweight, Deployable 1m-Class Optical Telescope for SSA Applications
Robert Romeo (Composite Mirror Applications, Inc.), RN Martin (Composite Mirror Applications, Inc.), SR Restaino (Naval Research Laboratory), CC Wilcox (Naval Research Laboratory), JR Andrews (Naval Research Laboratory), T Martinez (Naval Research Laboratory), F Santiago (Naval Research Laboratory), J Clark (Naval Research Laboratory), J Walton (Naval Research Laboratory), SW Teare (Naval Research Laboratory), DM Payne (Narrascape, Inc.), E Penado (Northern Arizona University), P Wood (Northern Arizona University)

Keywords: SSA applications

USAF Academy Fast-tracking Telescope
Geoff Andersen (USAF Academy), Derek Buzasi (USAF Academy), James Dorman (USAF Academy), Francis Chun (USAF Academy), and Brian Bailey (USAF Academy)

Keywords: Telescopes, Instrumentation