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An Adaptive Steerable Imaging Array

Published online by Cambridge University Press:  19 July 2016

E.K. Hege ,
J.R.P. Angel ,
A.D. Gleckler ,
K.P. Pflibsen  and
B.L. Ulich
E.K. Hege
Affiliation:
Steward Observatory, University of Arizona, Tucson AZ 85721, USA
J.R.P. Angel
Affiliation:
Steward Observatory, University of Arizona, Tucson AZ 85721, USA
A.D. Gleckler
Affiliation:
Kaman Aerospace Corporation, 3480 East Britannia, Tucson AZ 85706-5007, USA
K.P. Pflibsen
Affiliation:
Kaman Aerospace Corporation, 3480 East Britannia, Tucson AZ 85706-5007, USA
B.L. Ulich
Affiliation:
Kaman Aerospace Corporation, 3480 East Britannia, Tucson AZ 85706-5007, USA

Abstract

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We propose an optimized design for the redeployment of the Multiple Mirror Telescope (MMT) primary optics as a 25 m Adaptive Steerable Imaging Array (ASIA) providing direct focal plane image formation. The design incorporates concepts of active telescope alignment and adaptive optics proven in the existing MMT. Basing predictions on contemporary radio telescope mount technology, 45 m to 100 m optical baselines may be practical.

Keywords

Telescope designHigh angular resolutionAdaptive optics
Type
Optical and Infrared Interferometers and Arrays
Information
Symposium - International Astronomical Union , Volume 158: Very High Angular Resolution Imaging , 1994 , pp. 167 - 170
Copyright
Copyright © Kluwer 1994 

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