Axisymmetric Optical Membrane Modeling Based on Experimental Results - Softcover

Stroh, Donald A; Lutz, Brian J

Softcover

ISBN 10: 1288280602 ISBN 13: 9781288280605

Publisher: BiblioBazaar, LLC, 2012

Synopsis

The United States Air Force, Department of Defense and commercial industry have recognized the great value of near-earth space development, specifically in satellites for use in communications, ground and space surveillance and more active roles. However, resolution, or the primary optic's diameter, has been a limitation, especially for ground surveillance. Deployable optics has been investigated to allow larger optics in space and membrane optics has received increasing attention recently. The membrane's flexible nature requires some passive and possibly active control to reduce optical distortion caused by manufacturing, deployment, or other effects during use. Piezoelectric surface controllers are one option to actively control the membrane on the order of optical measurements (micron displacement or less). Multiple configurations of transverse displacements are feasible depending on the piezo zone locations and activation.

Edition details

• Publisher: BiblioBazaar, LLC
• Publication date: 2012
• Language: English
• ISBN 10: 1288280602
• ISBN 13: 9781288280605
• Binding: Paperback
• Number of pages: 136