Test Methods for Acceptance Testing of Telescopes

摘要

This guide will provide government organizations who are responsible for theprocurement of long focal-length optical systems (telescopes) with a general knowledge of what tests can, and generally should, be performed on these systems to ensure compliance with the required specifications. General test procedures are also included. Since test facilities and test equipment available vary considerably among organizations, it is impractical to write a 'cookbook' type of guide to be followed rigorously by all. It is also true that some procured systems may possess special features not generally found in the normal imaging telescope system such as beam splitters, special filters, and reticles.