RF/Optical Demonstration: Focal Plane Assembly
Abstract
In this article, we describe the second-generation focal plane optical assembly employed in the RF/optical demonstration at DSS-13. This assembly receives reflected light from the two mirror segments mounted on the RF primary. The focal plane assembly contains a fast steering mirror (FSM) to stabilize the focal plane spot, a pupil camera to aid in aligning the two segments, and several additional cameras for receiving the optical signal prior to as well as after the FSM loop.
- Publication:
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Interplanetary Network Progress Report
- Pub Date:
- November 2016
- Bibcode:
- 2016IPNPR.207F...1H