Ultra-stable segmented telescope sensing and control architecture

Lee Feinberg; Matthew Bolcar; Scott Knight; David Redding

doi:10.1117/12.2272810

5 September 2017 Ultra-stable segmented telescope sensing and control architecture

Lee Feinberg, Matthew Bolcar, Scott Knight, David Redding

Proceedings Volume 10398, UV/Optical/IR Space Telescopes and Instruments: Innovative Technologies and Concepts VIII; 103980E (2017) https://doi.org/10.1117/12.2272810
Event: SPIE Optical Engineering + Applications, 2017, San Diego, California, United States

Abstract

Large segmented space telescopes that can achieve 10^10 contrast are under consideration for both the Large Ultraviolet Optical Infra-Red (LUVOIR) and Habex mission studies. The key challenge for this type of architecture is how to achieve sufficient stability to support this level of contrast. This paper will survey a few emerging sensing and control architectures and associated technologies that can potentially achieve the required stability. It will also provide a summary of the sensing and control portion of the LUVOIR segmented telescope architecture that has emerged from a recent design study and will provide a first look at the control methods that are being employed.

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Lee Feinberg, Matthew Bolcar, Scott Knight, and David Redding "Ultra-stable segmented telescope sensing and control architecture", Proc. SPIE 10398, UV/Optical/IR Space Telescopes and Instruments: Innovative Technologies and Concepts VIII, 103980E (5 September 2017); https://doi.org/10.1117/12.2272810

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