Dr. Mike Lieber Profile

Dr. Mike Lieber

Staff Consultant at BAE Systems Inc

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Area of Expertise:

control systems , integrated modeling , optical system analysis , Matlab/ simulink development

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Mr Lieber has worked at Ball Aerospace & Technologies Corp since 1986 developing advanced control systems and leading the integrated modeling area. Mr Lieber is the developer of the integrated modeling (IM) tools used on the James Webb Space Telescope called the Integrated Telescope Model and has further developed a broader IM toolset, called EOSyM used in support of a variety of new business pursuits. Using EOSyM, Mr Lieber has investigated numerous complex optical systems including advanced telescope systems, interferometers, lidar and laser-based systems and spectrometer instruments.

Publications (28)

Proceedings Article | 25 May 2018 Paper

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Lidars utilizing vortex laser beams

Carl Weimer, Yong Hu, Jeff Applegate, Mike Lieber, Wenbo Sun, David MacDonnell

Proceedings Volume 10631, 106310Q (2018) https://doi.org/10.1117/12.2310042

KEYWORDS: Laser scattering, LIDAR, Wavefronts, Light scattering, Spatial light modulators, Mie scattering, Finite-difference time-domain method

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Proceedings Article | 17 September 2014 Paper

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Frequency stabilized lasers for space applications

Mike Lieber, Mike Adkins, Robert Pierce, Robert Warden, Cynthia Wallace, Carl Weimer

Proceedings Volume 9226, 922605 (2014) https://doi.org/10.1117/12.2060330

KEYWORDS: Laser stabilization, Modulation, Data modeling, Laser applications, Field programmable gate arrays, Interference (communication), Sensors, Semiconductor lasers, Control systems, Fabry–Perot interferometers

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Proceedings Article | 18 September 2013 Paper

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A conceptual design for a Cassegrain-mounted high-resolution optical spectrograph for large-aperture telescopes

Cynthia Froning, Steven Osterman, Eric Burgh, Matthew Beasley, Paul Scowen, Todd Veach, Steven Jordan, Dennis Ebbets, Michael Lieber, James deCino, Bruno Vaz Castilho, Clemens Gneiding, Antonio César de Oliveira

Proceedings Volume 8836, 88360Y (2013) https://doi.org/10.1117/12.2024056

KEYWORDS: Spectrographs, Telescopes, Optical benches, Sensors, Optical instrument design, Calibration, Cameras, Charge-coupled devices, Gemini Observatory, Thermal modeling

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SPIE Journal Paper | 15 July 2013 Open Access

Open Access

New paradigm for rapid production of large precision optics: frozen membrane mirror technology

Michael Lieber, Stephen Kendrick, Sarah Lipscy, Dennis Ebbets, Scott Acton, Scott Knight

OE, Vol. 52, Issue 09, 091810, (July 2013) https://doi.org/10.1117/12.10.1117/1.OE.52.9.091810

KEYWORDS: Mirrors, Optics manufacturing, Precision optics, Manufacturing, Actuators, Wavefront sensors, Space telescopes, Control systems, Adaptive optics, Reflectivity

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Proceedings Article | 27 August 2010 Paper

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On-orbit models of the CALIOP lidar for enabling future mission design

Michelle Stephens, Carl Weimer, Eileen Saiki, Mike Lieber

Proceedings Volume 7807, 78070F (2010) https://doi.org/10.1117/12.860900

KEYWORDS: Atmospheric modeling, LIDAR, Instrument modeling, Data modeling, Backscatter, Reflection, Systems modeling, Sensors, Performance modeling, Ocean optics

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Proceedings Article | 5 August 2010 Paper

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Investigation of disturbance effects on space-based weak lensing measurements with an integrated model

Michael Lieber, Michael Kaplan, Michael Sholl, Gary Bernstein

Proceedings Volume 7738, 773807 (2010) https://doi.org/10.1117/12.856445

KEYWORDS: Integrated modeling, Galactic astronomy, Calibration, Systems modeling, Point spread functions, Wavefronts, Integrated optics, Fermium, Frequency modulation, Phase modulation

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Proceedings Article | 25 October 2007 Paper

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System models used to support a space-based telescope design for discovery of near Earth objects

Mike Lieber, Jeffrey Van Cleve, Robert Arentz, Harold Reitsema, Roger Linfield, Chuck Hardesty

Proceedings Volume 6675, 66750A (2007) https://doi.org/10.1117/12.734324

KEYWORDS: Systems modeling, Space telescopes, Data modeling, Optical instrument design, Performance modeling, Stars, K band, Observatories, Statistical modeling, Telescopes

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Proceedings Article | 26 September 2007 Paper

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Development of a validated end-to-end model for space-based lidar systems

Mike Lieber, Carl Weimer, Michelle Stephens, Ray Demara

Proceedings Volume 6681, 66810F (2007) https://doi.org/10.1117/12.731277

KEYWORDS: Atmospheric modeling, Instrument modeling, Thermal modeling, Systems modeling, Laser processing, Data modeling, LIDAR, Atmospheric optics, Laser optics, Mirrors

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Proceedings Article | 20 September 2007 Paper

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Integrated modeling of point-spread function stability of the SNAP telescope

R. Besuner, M. Sholl, M. Lieber, M. Kaplan

Proceedings Volume 6687, 66870X (2007) https://doi.org/10.1117/12.732492

KEYWORDS: Point spread functions, Telescopes, Space telescopes, Thermal modeling, Mirrors, Integrated modeling, Thermography, Observatories, Motion models, Composites

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Proceedings Article | 23 June 2006 Paper

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Stray-light sources from pupil mask edges and mitigation techniques for the TPF Coronagraph

Daniel Ceperley, Andrew Neureuther, Marshall Miller, Michael Lieber, Jeremy Kasdin

Proceedings Volume 6271, 62711F (2006) https://doi.org/10.1117/12.684699

KEYWORDS: 3D modeling, Photomasks, Silicon, Diffraction, Manufacturing, Systems modeling, Polarization, Near field, Coronagraphy, Finite-difference time-domain method

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Stray-light sources from pupil plane masks that may limit Terrestrial Planet Finder Coronagraph (TPF-C) performance are characterized^1,2 and mitigation strategies are discussed to provide a guide for future development. Rigorous vector simulation with the Finite-Difference Time-Domain (FDTD) method is used to characterize waveguiding effects in narrow openings, sidewall interactions, manufacturing tool-marks, manufacturing roughness, mask tilt, and cross-wavelength performance of thick Silicon mask structures. These effects cause stray-light that is not accounted for in scalar thin-mask diffraction theory, the most important of which are sidewall interactions, waveguiding effects in narrow openings, and tilt. These results have been used to improve the scalar thin-mask theory used to simulate the TPF-C with the Integrated Telescope Model.³ Of particular interest are simulations of 100m thick vertical sidewall openings that model features typically found on Ripple masks⁴ fabricated by Reactive Ion Etching (RIE) processes.⁵ This paper contributes fundamental data for systematically modeling these effects in end-to-end system simulation. Leakage straight through the mask material varies greatly with wavelength, especially in Silicon (an attractive mask material due to the precision manufacturing techniques developed by the IC industry). Coating Silicon with 200nm of Chrome effectively mitigates the leakage without causing additional scattering. Thick-mask diffraction differs from the predictions of scalar thin-mask theory because diffraction spreading is confined by the mask's sidewalls. This confinement can make a mask opening look electro-magnetically larger or smaller than designed, by up to 3λ per vertical sidewall on a 50μm thick mask yet this can be reduced an order of magnitude by undercutting the sidewalls 20°. These confinement effects are sensitive to mask tilt (if light reaches the sidewalls) which can lead to an imbalance in stray-light sources and an extra wavelength of effective opening change on the illuminated sidewall.

Proceedings Article | 22 June 2006 Paper

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The advanced modeling, simulation, and analysis capability roadmap vision for engineering

Thomas Zang, Mike Lieber, Charles Norton, Karen Fucik

Proceedings Volume 6271, 627109 (2006) https://doi.org/10.1117/12.671328

KEYWORDS: Systems modeling, Data modeling, Performance modeling, Visual process modeling, Robotics, Systems engineering, Space operations, Atmospheric modeling, Observatories, Integrated modeling

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Proceedings Article | 14 September 2005 Paper

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Evaluating the end-to-end performance of TPF-C with vector propagation models: Part I. Pupil mask effects

Mike Lieber, Andrew Neureuther, Dan Ceperley, Jeremy Kasdin, Dan Hoppe, Allan Eisenman

Proceedings Volume 5905, 59050K (2005) https://doi.org/10.1117/12.615589

KEYWORDS: Planets, Performance modeling, Wave propagation, Wavefronts, Light wave propagation, Information technology, Coronagraphy, Stars, Control systems, Finite-difference time-domain method

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Proceedings Article | 14 September 2005 Paper

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Characterizing edge-generated stray light sources for TPF Coronagraph pupil masks

Daniel Ceperley, Andrew Neureuther, Michael Lieber, Jeremy Kasdin

Proceedings Volume 5905, 59050J (2005) https://doi.org/10.1117/12.617221

KEYWORDS: Surface plasmons, Polarization, Telescopes, Integrated modeling, Coronagraphy, Surface plasmon polaritons, Finite-difference time-domain method, Refractive index, Planets, Stray light

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Proceedings Article | 31 August 2005 Paper

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System verification of the JMEX mission residual motion requirements with integrated modeling

Michael Lieber, Christopher Randall, Laoucet Ayari, Nick Schneider, Tim Holden, Steve Osterman, Lloyd Arboneaux

Proceedings Volume 5899, 589901 (2005) https://doi.org/10.1117/12.617685

KEYWORDS: Mirrors, Integrated modeling, Performance modeling, Systems modeling, Information technology, Mirror structures, Imaging systems, Space telescopes, Aerospace engineering, Surface plasmons

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Proceedings Article | 31 August 2005 Paper

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In-space observatory testing and ground-based integrated modeling for system verification

Stephen Kendrick, Michael Lieber

Proceedings Volume 5899, 58990H (2005) https://doi.org/10.1117/12.614171

KEYWORDS: Space telescopes, Observatories, Space operations, Integrated modeling, Sensors, Telescopes, Control systems, Systems modeling, Mirrors, Optical alignment

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Proceedings Article | 25 August 2005 Paper

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Optical system performance with combined structural/optical sensitivity to eigenvector perturbations

Mike Lieber

Proceedings Volume 5867, 58670J (2005) https://doi.org/10.1117/12.617742

KEYWORDS: Information technology, Optical design, Performance modeling, Space telescopes, Telescopes, Systems modeling, Integrated modeling, Motion models, Quantum cascade lasers, Precision optics

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Proceedings Article | 20 October 2004 Paper

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Terrestrial Planet Finder control system requirements for structurally connected interferometers

Charley Noecker, Mike Lieber

Proceedings Volume 5491, (2004) https://doi.org/10.1117/12.551959

KEYWORDS: Interferometers, Control systems, Telescopes, Planets, Nulling interferometry, Stars, Optical isolators, Finite element methods, Performance modeling, Space telescopes

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Proceedings Article | 15 October 2004 Paper

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Vector scattering analysis of TPF coronagraph pupil masks

Daniel Ceperley, Andrew Neureuther, Michael Lieber, N. Jeremy Kasdin, Ta-Ming Shih

Proceedings Volume 5526, (2004) https://doi.org/10.1117/12.562265

KEYWORDS: Photomasks, Polarization, Finite-difference time-domain method, Coronagraphy, Air contamination, Metals, Planets, Scattering, Chromium, Systems modeling

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Proceedings Article | 12 October 2004 Paper

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Vector wavefront propagation modeling for the TPF coronagraph

Michael Lieber, Andrew Neureuther, Dan Ceperley, N. Jeremy Kasdin, Nikolay Ter-Gabrielyan

Proceedings Volume 5487, (2004) https://doi.org/10.1117/12.550742

KEYWORDS: Wavefronts, Wave propagation, Finite-difference time-domain method, Coronagraphy, Planets, Light wave propagation, Polarization, Performance modeling, Diffraction, Photomasks

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Proceedings Article | 11 October 2004 Paper

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System performance model and error budget for MAXIM

Jim Leitch, Michael Lieber, Dennis Gallagher, Keith Gendreau, Webster Cash, Ann Shipley

Proceedings Volume 5488, (2004) https://doi.org/10.1117/12.552358

KEYWORDS: Mirrors, Space operations, Solar radiation models, Sensors, Systems modeling, Wavefronts, Optical alignment, Performance modeling, Imaging systems, Control systems

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Proceedings Article | 3 September 2004 Paper

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Space-based optical system performance evaluation with integrated modeling tools

Michael Lieber

Proceedings Volume 5420, (2004) https://doi.org/10.1117/12.550505

KEYWORDS: Systems modeling, Control systems, Simulink, Integrated modeling, Performance modeling, Sensors, Thermal modeling, Wavefronts, Space operations, Point spread functions

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Proceedings Article | 19 November 2003 Paper

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Evolving exosolar planet detection methods with lab experiments and integrated modeling: I. Modeling

Michael Lieber, Steve Kilston, Jeremy Kasdin, Robert Vanderbei, Michael Littman

Proceedings Volume 5170, (2003) https://doi.org/10.1117/12.506404

KEYWORDS: Wavefronts, Planets, Coronagraphy, Point spread functions, Mirrors, Integrated modeling, Monochromatic aberrations, Wave propagation, Performance modeling, Spatial light modulators

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Proceedings Article | 19 November 2003 Paper

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Cold interferometric nulling demonstration in space (CINDIS)

Martin Noecker, Roger Linfield, Dan Miller, David Osterman, Steven Kilston, Mike Lieber, Bill Babb, Andrew Cavender, Jack Jacobs

Proceedings Volume 5170, (2003) https://doi.org/10.1117/12.508013

KEYWORDS: Telescopes, Space telescopes, Stars, Space operations, Interferometers, Sensors, Control systems, Mirrors, Nulling interferometry, Cryogenics

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Proceedings Article | 11 March 2003 Paper

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System performance evaluation of the MAXIM concept with integrated modeling

Michael Lieber, Dennis Gallagher, Webster Cash, Ann Shipley

Proceedings Volume 4851, (2003) https://doi.org/10.1117/12.461483

KEYWORDS: Mirrors, Space operations, Integrated modeling, Metrology, Space telescopes, Geometrical optics, Tolerancing, Point spread functions, Control systems, Telescopes

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Proceedings Article | 3 March 2003 Paper

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Integrated system modeling for evaluating the coronagraph approach to planet detection

Michael Lieber, Charley Noecker, Steven Kilston

Proceedings Volume 4860, (2003) https://doi.org/10.1117/12.457839

KEYWORDS: Planets, Coronagraphy, Mirrors, Systems modeling, Stars, Wavefronts, Control systems, Point spread functions, Telescopes, Thermal modeling

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Proceedings Article | 30 July 2002 Paper

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Development of the Ball integrated telescope model (ITM)

Michael Lieber

Proceedings Volume 4757, (2002) https://doi.org/10.1117/12.489830

KEYWORDS: Systems modeling, Simulink, Electro optical modeling, Integrated modeling, Telescopes, Control systems, Wavefronts, Wave propagation, Structural dynamics, Thermal modeling

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Proceedings Article | 21 March 1997 Paper

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End-to-end system modeling of the VLT

Emmanuel Manil, Michael Lieber

Proceedings Volume 2871, (1997) https://doi.org/10.1117/12.269038

KEYWORDS: Telescopes, Systems modeling, Active optics, Wavefronts, Sensors, Space telescopes, Image quality, Performance modeling, Atmospheric modeling, Mirrors

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Proceedings Article | 22 July 1994 Paper

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Ground and space applications of TAOS (toolkit for analysis of optical systems)

James Tilley, Susan Hagerty, Michael Lieber, Cynthia Peck

Proceedings Volume 2217, (1994) https://doi.org/10.1117/12.179945

KEYWORDS: Sensors, Control systems, Systems modeling, Wavefronts, Electro optical modeling, Telescopes, Space telescopes, Mirrors, Atmospheric optics, Atmospheric propagation

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Conference Committee Involvement (1)

Space Systems Optomechanics and Dynamics

5 August 2004 | Denver, Colorado, United States

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