Technical Papers – Telescopes and Instrumentation
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A 1.2m Deployable, Transportable Space Surveillance Telescope Designed to Meet AF Space Situational Awareness Needs
(2007)
John McGraw (University of New Mexico), Mark R. Ackermann (Sandia National Laboratories)
John McGraw (University of New Mexico), Mark R. Ackermann (Sandia National Laboratories)
Keywords: Telescopes, Instrumentation
Autonomous Low Earth Orbit Satellite and Orbital Debris Tracking Using Mid Aperture COTS Optical Trackers and High Speed Imaging Systems
(2007)
Brad Ehrhorn (RC Optical Systems, Inc.), Daniel M. Azari (RC Optical Systems, Inc.)
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
(2007)
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)
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
Design of an Imaging Infrared Spectrograph Using Compact Dyson Lenses
(2007)
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)
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
(2007)
Jialin Tian (SSAI), Robert A. Reisse (NASA Langley Research Center), Michael J. Gazarik (NASA Langley Research Center)
Jialin Tian (SSAI), Robert A. Reisse (NASA Langley Research Center), Michael J. Gazarik (NASA Langley Research Center)
Keywords: Telescopes, Instrumentation
Historical Trends in Ground-Based Optical Space Surveillance System Design
(2007)
Michael Shoemaker (The Boeing Company, Lewis E. Shroyer (The Boeing Company)
Michael Shoemaker (The Boeing Company, Lewis E. Shroyer (The Boeing Company)
Keywords: Telescopes, Instrumentation
Holographic Wavefront Sensor
(2007)
Geoff Andersen (USAF Academy), Fassil Ghebremichael (Lockheed Martin Missiles and Fire Control), and Ken Gurley (Lockheed Martin Missiles and Fire Control)
Geoff Andersen (USAF Academy), Fassil Ghebremichael (Lockheed Martin Missiles and Fire Control), and Ken Gurley (Lockheed Martin Missiles and Fire Control)
Keywords: Telescopes, Instrumentation
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
(2007)
Bryan Dorland (US Naval Observatory), Ralph A. Gaume (U.S. Naval Observatory), Gregory S. Hennessy (U.S. Naval Observatory), Chris Rollins (Research Support Instruments)
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
Large-Aperture, Three-Mirror Telescopes for Near-Earth
(2007)
Mark Ackermann (Sandia National Laboratories), John T. McGraw (University of New Mexico)
Mark Ackermann (Sandia National Laboratories), John T. McGraw (University of New Mexico)
Keywords: Telescopes, Instrumentation
Measurement Astrophysics and the AF Space Surveillance Mission
(2007)
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)
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
Space Surveillance One Photon at a Time
(2007)
Jeffrey Bloch (Los Alamos National Laboratory), Richard Rast (Air Force Research Laboratory/DETE)
Jeffrey Bloch (Los Alamos National Laboratory), Richard Rast (Air Force Research Laboratory/DETE)
Keywords: Telescopes, Instrumentation
The DRDC Ottawa Space Surveillance Observatory
(2007)
Brad Wallace (Defence Research and Development Canada), Robert (Lauchie) Scott (Defence Research and Development Canada), Aaron Spaans (Defence Research and Development Canada)
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
Tunable Wide Band Infrared Detector Array for Space Situational Awareness
(2007)
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)
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
USAF Academy Fast-tracking Telescope
(2007)
Geoff Andersen (USAF Academy), Derek Buzasi (USAF Academy), James Dorman (USAF Academy), Francis Chun (USAF Academy), and Brian Bailey (USAF Academy)
Geoff Andersen (USAF Academy), Derek Buzasi (USAF Academy), James Dorman (USAF Academy), Francis Chun (USAF Academy), and Brian Bailey (USAF Academy)
Keywords: Telescopes, Instrumentation
Advanced Photon Counting Imaging Detectors with 100ps Timing for Astronomical and Space Sensing Applications
(2006)
Oswald Siegmund (Space Sciences Laboratory, U.C. Berkeley), John Vallerga, Barry Welsh (Space Sciences Laboratory, U.C. Berkeley), Jason McPhate (Space Sciences Laboratory, U.C. Berkeley), Mike Rabin (Los Alamos National Laboratory), Jeffrey Bloch, (Los Alamos National Laboratory)
Oswald Siegmund (Space Sciences Laboratory, U.C. Berkeley), John Vallerga, Barry Welsh (Space Sciences Laboratory, U.C. Berkeley), Jason McPhate (Space Sciences Laboratory, U.C. Berkeley), Mike Rabin (Los Alamos National Laboratory), Jeffrey Bloch, (Los Alamos National Laboratory)
Keywords: Telescopes, Instrumentation
All-Spherical Catadioptric Gregorian Optical Designs for Meter Class Telescopes
(2006)
Peter Ceravolo (Ceravolo Optical Systems)
Peter Ceravolo (Ceravolo Optical Systems)
Keywords: Telescopes, Instrumentation
Development of HWIL Testing Capabilities for Satellite Target Emulation at AEDC
(2006)
Heard Lowry (Aerospace Testing Alliance, Arnold Engineering Development Center), D. H. Crider (Arnold Engineering Development Center (AEDC)), J. T. Staines (AEDC/XRS, AEDC/718th Test Squadron) and J. M. Burns (AEDC/XRS, AEDC/718th Test Squadron) R. A. Thompson (AFRL/MNGG), G. C. Goldsmith II (46th Test Wing/TSWH), W. J. Sholes (AMRDEC)
Heard Lowry (Aerospace Testing Alliance, Arnold Engineering Development Center), D. H. Crider (Arnold Engineering Development Center (AEDC)), J. T. Staines (AEDC/XRS, AEDC/718th Test Squadron) and J. M. Burns (AEDC/XRS, AEDC/718th Test Squadron) R. A. Thompson (AFRL/MNGG), G. C. Goldsmith II (46th Test Wing/TSWH), W. J. Sholes (AMRDEC)
Keywords: Telescopes, Instrumentation
Dynamic Simulation of a Multiple Beam Fourier Telescopy Imaging System
(2006)
E. Louis Cuellar (Trex Enterprises Corporation), E. Louis Cuellar (Trex Enterprises Corporation), Brett Spivey (Quexta), Laurence Chen, (Trex Enterprises Corporation), Lisandro Leon (Trex Enterprises Corporation), Kevin Hughes (Trex Enterprises Corporation), Dave Sandler (Trex Enterprises Corporation)
E. Louis Cuellar (Trex Enterprises Corporation), E. Louis Cuellar (Trex Enterprises Corporation), Brett Spivey (Quexta), Laurence Chen, (Trex Enterprises Corporation), Lisandro Leon (Trex Enterprises Corporation), Kevin Hughes (Trex Enterprises Corporation), Dave Sandler (Trex Enterprises Corporation)
Keywords: Telescopes, Instrumentation
HDVIP HgCdTe and Silicon Detectors and FPAs for Remote Sensing Applications
(2006)
Arvind DSouza, (DRS Sensors & Targeting Systems), M.G. Stapelbroek (DRS Sensors & Targeting Systems), E. Atkins (DRS Sensors & Targeting Systems), H. Hogue (DRS Sensors & Targeting Systems), J. Reekstin (DRS Sensors & Targeting Systems), H-D Shih (DRS Infrared Technologies), M. Skokan (DRS Infrared Technologies), M. Kinch (DRS Infrared Technologies), J. Robinson (DRS Infrared Technologies)
Arvind DSouza, (DRS Sensors & Targeting Systems), M.G. Stapelbroek (DRS Sensors & Targeting Systems), E. Atkins (DRS Sensors & Targeting Systems), H. Hogue (DRS Sensors & Targeting Systems), J. Reekstin (DRS Sensors & Targeting Systems), H-D Shih (DRS Infrared Technologies), M. Skokan (DRS Infrared Technologies), M. Kinch (DRS Infrared Technologies), J. Robinson (DRS Infrared Technologies)
Keywords: Telescopes, Instrumentation
Lightweight, Active Optics for Space and Near Space
(2006)
David Wick (Sandia National Laboratories), Brett E. Bagwell (Sandia National Laboratories), William C. Sweatt (Sandia National Laboratories), William D. Cowan (Sandia National Laboratories), Olga B. Spahn (Sandia National Laboratories), Gary L. Peterson (Breault Research Organization), Ty Martinez (Naval Research Laboratory, c/oAFRL/DES), Sergio R. Restaino (Naval Research Laboratory, c/oAFRL/DES), Jonathan R. Andrews (Naval Research Laboratory, c/oAFRL/DES), Christopher C. Wilcox (Naval Research Laboratory, c/oAFRL/DES), Don M. Payne (Narrascape), Robert Romeo (Composite Mirror Applications, Inc.)
David Wick (Sandia National Laboratories), Brett E. Bagwell (Sandia National Laboratories), William C. Sweatt (Sandia National Laboratories), William D. Cowan (Sandia National Laboratories), Olga B. Spahn (Sandia National Laboratories), Gary L. Peterson (Breault Research Organization), Ty Martinez (Naval Research Laboratory, c/oAFRL/DES), Sergio R. Restaino (Naval Research Laboratory, c/oAFRL/DES), Jonathan R. Andrews (Naval Research Laboratory, c/oAFRL/DES), Christopher C. Wilcox (Naval Research Laboratory, c/oAFRL/DES), Don M. Payne (Narrascape), Robert Romeo (Composite Mirror Applications, Inc.)
Keywords: Telescopes, Instrumentation
Mobile Tracking Systems Using Meter Class Reflective Telescopes
(2006)
Kyle Sturzenbecher (Photo-Sonics Inc.), Brad Ehrhorn (RC Optical Systems)
Kyle Sturzenbecher (Photo-Sonics Inc.), Brad Ehrhorn (RC Optical Systems)
Keywords: Telescopes, Instrumentation
Naval Prototype Optical Interferometer Upgrade with Light-Weight Telescopes and AO: A Status Update
(2006)
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 Tech.), Robert Romeo (Composite Mirrors Applications), Robert Martin (Composite Mirrors Applications), D. Wick (Sandia National Laboratories)
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 Tech.), Robert Romeo (Composite Mirrors Applications), Robert Martin (Composite Mirrors Applications), D. Wick (Sandia National Laboratories)
Keywords: Telescopes, Instrumentation
Study of Coronagraphic Techniques
(2006)
Volker Tolls (Harvard-Smithsonian Center for Astrophysics), Michael J. Aziz (Harvard University), Robert A. Gonsalves (Tufts University), Sylvain Korzennik (Harvard-Smithsonian Center for Astrophysics), Gary Melnick (Harvard-Smithsonian Center for Astrophysics), Antoine Labeyrie (Observatoire de Haute-Provence), Richard Lyon (NASA/Goddard Space Flight Center), Steve Somerstein (Lockheed Martin Corporation), Gopal Vasudevan (Lockheed Martin Corporation), Robert Woodruff (Lockheed Martin Corporation)
Volker Tolls (Harvard-Smithsonian Center for Astrophysics), Michael J. Aziz (Harvard University), Robert A. Gonsalves (Tufts University), Sylvain Korzennik (Harvard-Smithsonian Center for Astrophysics), Gary Melnick (Harvard-Smithsonian Center for Astrophysics), Antoine Labeyrie (Observatoire de Haute-Provence), Richard Lyon (NASA/Goddard Space Flight Center), Steve Somerstein (Lockheed Martin Corporation), Gopal Vasudevan (Lockheed Martin Corporation), Robert Woodruff (Lockheed Martin Corporation)
Keywords: Telescopes, Instrumentation
The Quest for Precision Ground-Based Astronomy: The CCD/Transit Instrument with Innovative Instrumentation
(2006)
John McGraw (The University of New Mexico), Mark R. Ackermann (The University of New Mexico), Tom Williams (The University of New Mexico), Peter C. Zimmer (The University of New Mexico), Walter Gerstle (The University of New Mexico) G. Fritz Benedict (The University of Texas), Stephen C. Odewahn (The University of Texas), Lt. Col. Charles J. Wetterer (US Air Force Academy), Victor L. Gamiz (AFRL/DE), Lt. Eric Golden (AFRL/DE), Charles F. Claver (National Optical Astronomy Observatory), Jeffrey R. Pier (US Naval Observatory, Flagstaff), Dean C. Hines (Space Science Institute)
John McGraw (The University of New Mexico), Mark R. Ackermann (The University of New Mexico), Tom Williams (The University of New Mexico), Peter C. Zimmer (The University of New Mexico), Walter Gerstle (The University of New Mexico) G. Fritz Benedict (The University of Texas), Stephen C. Odewahn (The University of Texas), Lt. Col. Charles J. Wetterer (US Air Force Academy), Victor L. Gamiz (AFRL/DE), Lt. Eric Golden (AFRL/DE), Charles F. Claver (National Optical Astronomy Observatory), Jeffrey R. Pier (US Naval Observatory, Flagstaff), Dean C. Hines (Space Science Institute)
Keywords: Telescopes, Instrumentation
The Unique Optical Design of the NESSI Survey Telescope
(2006)
Mark Ackermann (Sandia National Laboratories), John T. McGraw (University of New Mexico), Peter C. Zimmer (University of New Mexico), Tom Williams, (University of New Mexico)
Mark Ackermann (Sandia National Laboratories), John T. McGraw (University of New Mexico), Peter C. Zimmer (University of New Mexico), Tom Williams, (University of New Mexico)
Keywords: Telescopes, Instrumentation