Technical Papers – Adaptive Optics & Imaging

LEO Satellite Imaging with Adaptive Optics and Marginalized Blind Deconvolution (2020)
Cyril Petit, Onera; Laurent Mugnier, ONERA; Aurélie Bonnefois, Onera; Jean-Marc Conan, ONERA; Thierry Fusco, Onera; Nicolas Levraud, Onera; Serge Meimon, Onera; Vincent Michau, ONERA; Joseph Montri, Onera; Nicolas Vedrenne, Onera; Marie-Thérèse Velluet, Onera; Romain Fétick, LAM

Keywords: adaptive optics, leo satellite imaging, marginalized blind deconvolution

Quality-Weighted Iterative Deconvolution (QWID) (2020)
Michael Werth, The Boeing Company; Trent Kyono, The Boeing Company; Jacob Lucas, The Boeing Company; Justin Fletcher, SMC/DirSP-G; Ian McQuaid, Air Force Maui Optics and Supercomputing Site; Michael Brannon, Air Force Research Laboratory

Keywords: QWID, MFBD, LUCID, atmospheric physics, imaging, imaging through turbulence, deep learning

Real Time Deconvolution of Adaptive Optics Ground Based Telescope Imagery (2020)
Toby Sanders, Lickenbrock Technologies, Inc.; Robert Hedges, Lickenbrock Technologies, Inc.; Timothy Schulz, Michigan Technological University; Melena Abijaoude, Lickenbrock Technologies, Inc.; John Peters, Lickenbrock Technologies, Inc.; Michael Steinbock, AFRL/RDSS; Timothy Holmes, Lickenbrock Technologies, Inc.

Keywords: Blind Deconvolution, Adaptive Optics

Spatially Separable Blind Deconvolution of Long Exposure Astronomical Imagery (2020)
Justin Lee, Air Force Institute of Technology; Stephen Cain, Air Force Institute of Technology

Keywords: blind deconvolution,long-exposure,separable, separability, atmosphere, turbulence, algorithm

Towards Real-Time Image Reconstruction Using Deep Neural Networks (2020)
Trent Kyono, The Boeing Company; Jacob Lucas, The Boeing Company; Michael Werth, The Boeing Company; Justin Fletcher, SMC/DirSP-G; Ian McQuaid, Air Force Maui Optics and Supercomputing Site

Keywords: Machine Learning, Deep neural networks, convolutional neural networks

Ultra-Broadband, High-Contrast, High-Resolution Speckle Imaging (2020)
Ryan Hall, Georgia State University; Stuart Jefferies, Georgia State University

Keywords: high-contrast, high-resolution, speckle imaging, space situational awareness, wavefront sensing, imaging shack-hartmann, multi-aperture phase retrieval

Correlation-based Shack-Hartmann wavefront sensing with extended source beacon (2019)
Takao Endo, Mitsubishi Electric Corporation; Yoshichika Miwa, Mitsubishi Electric Corporation; Toshiyuki Ando, Mitsubishi Electric Corporation; Yasutaka Fujii, Mitsubishi Electric Corporation; Takashi Takanezawa, Mitsubishi Electric Corporation; Yutaka Ezaki, Mitsubishi Electric Corporation

Keywords: Wavefront sensing, Shack-Hartmann wavefront sensor, Adaptive optics, Active optics

Demonstration of Shift, Scale, and Rotation Invariant Target Recognition Using Polar Mellin Transforms in a Hybrid Opto-Electronic Correlator (2019)
Julian Gamboa, Northwestern University; Mohamed Fouda, Northwestern University; Stephen Johnson, Northwestern University; Selim Shahriar, Northwestern University

Keywords: Image Recognition, Surveillance, Shift Invariance, Scale Invariance, Rotation Invariance, Digital Holography, Hybrid Opto-electronic Correlator, Polar Mellin Transform

High-Resolution Imaging of Closely Space Objects with High Contrast Ratios (2019)
Douglas Hope, Georgia State University; Stuart Jefferies, Georgia State University; Gianluca Li Causi, INAF-OAR National Institute for Astrophysics; Marco Stangalini, INAF-OAR National Institute for Astrophysics; Fernando Pedichini, INAF-OAR National Institute for Astrophysics; Massimiliano Mattioli, INAF-OAR National Institute for Astrophysics; Simone Antoniucci, INAF-OAR National Institute for Astrophysics; Vincenzo Testa, INAF-OAR National Institute of Astrophysics; Robert Piazzesi, INAF-OAR National Institute of Astrophysic

Keywords: High contrast Imaging, Exa-Planet Detection, Image Restoration on AO-Corrected Imagery

Image Restoration from Sodium Guide Star Observations in Daylight (2019)
Michael Hart, HartSCI LLC; Douglas Hop, HartSCI, LLC; Jeff Richey, Air Force Research Laboratory(AFRL/RD); T. Ryan Swindle, Air Force Research Laboratory(AFRL/RD)

Keywords: Imaging, Adaptive Optics

Multi-Frame Blind Deconvolution Accelerated with Graphical Processing Units (GPUs) (2019)
Michael Werth, The Boeing Company; Brandoch Calef, The Boeing Company; Kevin Roe, The Boeing Company; Amanda Conti, Air Force Research Laboratory

Keywords: Imaging, Ground-Based Telescopes, GPU, GPGPU, CUDA, Software

Multi-Frame Blind Deconvolution of Closely Spaced Dim Stellar Objects (2019)
Ronald Aung, Air Force Institute of Technology; Stephen Cain, Air Force Institute of Technology

Keywords: Imaging through Turbulence, Image Restoration, Dim Object Detection, Closely Spaced Objects

Satellite and Debris Characterisation with Adaptive Optics Imaging (2019)
Michael Copeland, Australian National University; Francis Bennet, Australian National University; Celine d'Orgeville, Australian National University; Visa Korkiakoski, Australian National University; Marcus Lingham, Australian National University; Ian Price, Australian National University; Francois Rigaut, Australian National University; Craig Smith, EOS Space Systems

Keywords: Adaptive Optics, Object Characterisation, Tracking

Estimating the Complex Atmospheric Wave Front from Speckle Images (2018)
Douglas Hope, Hope Scientific Renaissance LLC; Stuart Jefferies, Georgia State University

Keywords: Imaging through Turbulence, Image Restoration

Extending Daytime Adaptive Optics to Faint Objects (2018)
Michael Hart, HartSCI LLC

Keywords: Adaptive optics, daytime imaging, laser guide stars, faint object characterization

First Results from the Adaptive Optics System for LCRD’s Optical Ground Station One (2018)
Lewis Roberts, Jet Propulsion Laboratory, California Institute of Technology; Gary Block, Jet Propulsion Laboratory, California Institute of Technology; Santos Fregoso, Jet Propulsion Laboratory, California Institute of Technology; Harrison Herzog, Jet Propulsion Laboratory, California Institute of Technology; Seth Meeker, Jet Propulsion Laboratory, California Institute of Technology; Jennifer Roberts, Jet Propulsion Laboratory, California Institute of Technology; Jonathan Tesch, Jet Propulsion Laboratory, California Institute of Technology; Tuan Truong, Jet Propulsion Laboratory, California Institute of Technology; Joshua Rodriguez, Jet Propulsion Laboratory, California Institute of Technology; Andrew Bechter, University of Notre Dame

Keywords: Adaptive optics, laser communication

Free-space Quantum Communication Link with Adaptive Optics (2018)
Francis Bennet, Australian National University; Oliver Thearle, Australian National University; Lyle Roberts, Australian National University; Jordan Smith, Australian National University; James Spollard, Australian National University; Daniel Shaddock, Australian National University; Ping Koy Lam, Australian National University

Keywords: Adaptive optics, quantum key distribution, optical communication

Leveraging Machine Learning for High-Resolution Restoration of Satellite Imagery (2018)
Daniel Pimentel-Alarcon, Georgia State University; Ashish Tiwari, Georgia State University; Douglas Hope, Hope Scientific Renaissance LLC; Stuart Jefferies, Georgia State University

Satellite and Debris Characterisation through Adaptive Optics Corrected Imaging (2018)
Michael Copeland, Australian National University; Francis Bennet, Australian National University; Francois Rigaut, Australian National University; Visa Korkiakoski, Australian National University; I. Price, Australian National University; Celine d'Orgeville, Australian National University; Craig Smith, EOS Space Systems

Keywords: Adaptive Optics, Imaging, Characterisation, Tracking

Evolution in High Spatial Resolution Imaging of Faint, Complex Objects (2017)
Gerard van Belle, Lowell Observatory

Keywords: Optical Interferometry, Aperture Synthesis

High Resolution SSA Imaging Using Carbon Fiber Telescopes (2017)
Ryan Swindle, Air Force Research Laboratory (AFRL/RDSM), Douglas Hope, Hart Scientific Consulting International, Michael Hart, Hart Scientific Consulting International, Stuart Jefferies, Georgia State University

Keywords: Image Restoration, Optical Systems, Imaging

High-Altitude Airborne Platform Characterisation of Adaptive Optic Corrected Ground Based Laser (2017)
F. Bennet, Research School of Astronomy and Astrophysics - Australian National University and Space Environment Research Centre (SERC) Limited, M. Petkovic, Research School of Astronomy and Astrophysics - Australian National University and Space Environment Research Centre (SERC) Limited, B. Sheard, Space Environment Research Centre (SERC) Limited and EOS Space Systems, Ben Greene, Space Environment Research Centre (SERC) Limited and EOS Space Systems

Keywords: Adaptive optics, high altitude airborne platform

High-Fidelity Imaging Using Compact Multi-Frame Blind Deconvolution (2017)
Stuart Jefferies, Georgia State University, Douglas Hope, Hope Scientific Renaissance LLC, Cody Smith, Georgia State University

Keywords: Blind deconvolution, high-resolution imaging, image restoration,

Imaging Through Turbulence: A Light-Field Approach (2017)
Jeremy Bos, Department of Electrical and Computer Engineering - Michigan Technological University

Keywords: Imaging through turbulence, light-field imaging, anisoplanatism, extreme anisoplanatism, daylight imaging

Quantum Theory of Three-Dimensional Superresolution Using Rotating-PSF Imagery (2017)
Sudhakar Prasad, Department of Physics and Astronomy - University of New Mexico, Zhixian Yu, Department of Physics and Astronomy - University of New Mexico,

Keywords: 3D superresolution, quantum Fisher information, Cramer-Rao bound, rotating-PSF imaging, space surveillance

Using Asteroids and their Moons for Closely Spaced Object Studies (2017)
Jack Drummond, Leidos and Air Force Research Laboratory - Directed Energy Directorate, RDS, Odell Reynolds, Air Force Research Laboratory - Directed Energy Directorate, RDS, Miles Buckman, Air Force Research Laboratory, Directed Energy Directorate, RDS, Mark Eickhoff, Boeing and Air Force Research Laboratory - Directed Energy Directorate, RDS, Lee Kann, Air Force Research Laboratory - Directed Energy Directorate, RDS

Keywords: adaptive optics, starfire

A Comprehensive Approach to High-Resolution Daylight Imaging for SSA (2016)
Michael Hart, University of Arizona and University of Hawaii, Stuart Jefferies, Georgia State University and University of Hawaii, Douglas Hope, US Air Force Academy, James Nagy, Emory University, Ryan Swindle, AFRL/RD

Keywords: Daylight imaging, SSA, laser guide star, large telescopes

All-Sky Image Fusion for a Synoptic Survey Telescope in Arctic and Antarctic Domains (2016)
Mariusz E. Grøtte, Georgia Institute of Technology, Shahezad M. Virani, Georgia Institute of Technology, Marcus J. Holzinger, Georgia Institute of Technology, Andy Register, Georgia Tech Research Institute, Claudio A. Perez, Universidad de Chile, Juan E. Tapia, Universidad Andres Bello

Keywords: All-Sky Camera, Synoptic Survey Telescopes, SR Reconstruction, Image Fusion, Space Situational Awareness

Daylight Operation of a Sodium Laser Guide Star for Wave Front Sensing (2016)
Stuart Jefferies, Georgia State University, Michael Hart, University of Arizona, Douglas Hope, US Air Force Academy, Neil Murphy, Jet Propulsion Laboratory

Keywords: daytime adaptive optics, magneto-optical filter

Developing Geostationary Satellite Imaging at Lowell Observatory (2016)
Gerard van Belle, Lowell Observatory

Keywords: interferometry, image reconstruction, speckle imaging, geostationary satellites

High Time Resolution Photon Counting 3D Imaging Sensors (2016)
Oswald Siegmund, University of California, Camden Ertley, University of California, John Vallerga, University of California

Keywords: high time resolution, imaging, sensors

SPIDER: Next Generation Chip Scale Imaging Sensor Update (2016)
Alan Duncan, Lockheed Martin Advanced Technology Center, Rick Kendrick, Lockheed Martin Advanced Technology Center, Chad Ogden, Lockheed Martin Advanced Technology Center, Danielle Wuchenich, Lockheed Martin Advanced Technology Center, Sam Thurman, Lockheed Martin Coherent Technologies, Tiehui Su, UC Davis, Weicheng Lai, UC Davis, Jaeyi Chun, UC Davis, Siwei Li, UC Davis, Guangyao Liu, UC Davis, S. J. S. B. Yoo, UC Davis.

Keywords: Interferometric imaging, Computational imaging, Photonic integrated circuits

A Comprehensive Comparison of COMBAT Data to Wave-Optics Simulations (2015)
Richard Holmes, Boeing LTS, Venkata Rao Gudimetla, Air Force Research Laboratories, Jeremy Bos, Air Force Research Laboratories, Jacob Lucas, Boeing Laser Technical Services

Keywords: Atmospheric Characterization, Scintillation, Turbulence

Adaptive Optics for Satellite Imaging and Space Debris Ranging (2015)
Francis Bennet, Research School of Astronomy and Astrophysics, Australian National University, Celine D'Orgeville, Research School of Astronomy and Astrophysics, Australian National University Canberra, Australia, Ian Price, Research School of Astronomy and Astrophysics, Australian National University Canberra, Australia, Francois Rigaut, Research School of Astronomy and Astrophysics, Australian National University Canberra, Australia, Ian Ritchie, Electro Optic Systems, Mount Stromlo Observatory, Canberra, Australia, Craig Smith, Electro Optic Systems, Mount Stromlo Observatory, Canberra, Australia

Keywords: space environment management, space debris, laser ranging, adaptive optics

Anisoplanatic Imaging through Turbulence using Principal Component Analysis (2015)
Roberto Baena-Gallé, Real Academia de Ciencias y Artes de Barcelona, Szymon Gladysz, IOSB Fraunhofer, Rafael Molina, University of Granada, Javier Mateos, University of Granada, Aggelos Katsaggelos, Northwestern University

Keywords: Deconvolution, PCA, Anisoplanatism

From Dye Laser Factory to Portable Semiconductor Laser: Four Generations of Sodium Guide Star Lasers for Adaptive Optics in Astronomy and Space Situational Awareness (2015)
Celine d'Orgeville, Australian National University, Gregory J. Fetzer, Areté Associates

Keywords: Sodium Laser Guide Star Adaptive Optics, Sodium Guide Star Lasers, Laser Technology, Semiconductor Lasers

Fundamental Constraints on Imaging Geosynchronous Satellites (2015)
David Mozurkewich, Seabrook Engineering, Henrique Schmitt, Naval Research Laboratory, Tom Armstrong, Naval Research Laboratory

Keywords: imaging, interferometry, geosynchronous satellites

Incorporating LWIR Data into Multi-Frame Blind Deconvolution of Visible Imagery (2015)
Lisa Thompson, AFRL, Daniel Thompson, Boeing, Brandoch Calef, Boeing, Michael Werth, Boeing

Keywords: Imaging, LWIR, AMOS, supercomputing, MFBD, data-driven

Italian Air Force Radar and Optical Sensor Experiments for the Detection of Space Objects in LEO Orbit (2015)
Giovanni M. Del Genio, Italian Air Force; Capt. Jacopo Paoli, Italian Air Force; Enrico Del Grande, Italian Air Force; Maj. Ferdinando Dolce, Italian Air Force; Lt.Col. Walter Villadei, Italian Air Force, Capt. Marco Reali, Italian Air Force, NCO; Andrea Aquillini

Keywords: radar telescope data fusion space debris

Multiple-Baseline Detection of a Geostationary Satellite with the Navy Precision Optical Interferometer (2015)
Henrique Schmitt, Naval Research Laboratory, J. T. Armstrong, Naval Research Laboratory, E. K. Baines, Naval Research Laboratory, S. R. Restaino, Naval Research Laboratory, J. H. Clark III, Naval Research Laboratory, J. A. Benson, US Naval Research Observatory Flagstaff Station, D. J. Hutter, US Naval Research Observatory Flagstaff Station, R. T. Zavala, US Naval Research Observatory Flagstaff Station

Keywords: geostationary satellites, imaging, interferometry

New Aperture Partitioning Element (2015)
Brandoch Calef, Boeing, Stacie Williams, AF, Steven Griffin, Boeing

Keywords: postprocessing, imaging

Resolved Observations of Geosynchronous Satellites from the 6.5 m MMT (2015)
Michael Hart, University of Arizona, Richard Rast, AFRL/RD, Stuart Jefferies, University of Hawaii

Keywords: geosynchronous satellites, large telescopes, infrared, resolved imaging, adaptive optics

A Wavefront Sensor to Detect Dim Objects (2014)
Mala Mateen (Air Force Research Laboratory), Olivier Guyon (University of Arizona), Michael Hart (University of Arizona), Johanan Codona (University of Arizona)

Keywords: dim objects, non-linear curvature wavefront sensor, adaptive optics

Demonstration of Uncued Optical Surveillance of LEO (2014)
Peter Zimmer (J.T. McGraw & Assoc., LLC), Mark Ackermann (JTMA/UNM), John T. McGraw (JTMA/UNM)

Keywords: uncued, leo, survey, optical, streak, detection, blind,

Gemini Planet Imager First Light: Advancing High Contrast Adaptive Optics (2014)
S. Mark Ammons (Lawrence Livermore National Laboratory), Gemini Planet Imager team (GPI)

Keywords: adaptive optics, contrast, planet, coronagraph, woofer, tweeter

Optimal Dictionaries for Sparse Solutions of Multi-frame Blind Deconvolution (2014)
Bobby Hunt (Integrity Applications Inc.), Keith Knox (Air Force Research Laboratory)

Keywords: image restoration, deconvolution, compressive sensing

Research into a Single-aperture Light Field Camera System to Obtain Passive Ground-based 3D Imagery of LEO Objects (2014)
Dr. Kenneth P. Bechis (Northrop Grumman Information Systems), Dr. Ann M. Pitruzzello (Northrop Grumman Information Systems)

Keywords: light field camera, long-range passive 3D imaging

The Navy Precision Optical Interferometer for SSA: A Progress Report (2014)
Sergio Restaino (US Naval Research Laboratory), J.R. Andrews (NRL), J.T. Armstrong (NRL), E.K. Baines (NRL), J.H. Clark (NRL), H.R. Schmitt (NRL)

Keywords: GEO-satellites, interferometry, imaging