Advanced Photosensors for Laser Beacon Adaptive Optics on the Starfire Optical Range 3.5m Telescope

摘要

Total upgrade of 3.5m sodium guidestar adaptive optics for space situational awareness (NGAS), 24x24 subaperture AO system in compact coude path. High optical throughput; efficient use of sodium beacon and other signals. Using existing 50w sodium laser. Replace all optics except for primary. Replace all sensors.