Open AccessHigh level adaptive optics supervision software for fast transition to optimal performance
Author(s) -
Visa Korkiakoski,
François Rigaut,
Ian Price,
Doris Grosse,
Michael Copeland,
Jesse Cranney,
Nima Namjouyan,
Céline d’Orgeville,
Marcus Lingham,
Francis Bennet
Publication year - 2018
Publication title -
adaptive optics systems vi
Language(s) - English
Resource type - Conference proceedings
DOI - 10.1117/12.2313080
Subject(s) - adaptive optics , computer science , spacecraft , software , space debris , aerospace engineering , low earth orbit , orbit (dynamics) , deformable mirror , window (computing) , remote sensing , tracking (education) , space exploration , real time computing , simulation , optics , physics , engineering , satellite , geology , psychology , pedagogy , programming language , operating system
Space debris in low Earth orbit (LEO) below 1500 km is becoming an increasing threat to spacecrafts. To manage the threat, we are developing systems to improve the ground-based tracking and imaging of space debris and satellites. We also intend to demonstrate that it is possible to launch a high-power laser that modifies the orbits of the debris. However, atmospheric turbulence makes it necessary to use adaptive optics with such systems. When engaging with objects in LEO, the objects are available only a limited amount of time. During the observation window, the object has to be acquired and performance of all adaptive optics feedback loops optimised. We have implemented a high-level adaptive optics supervision tool to automatise time-consuming tasks related to calibration and performance monitoring. This paper describes in detail the current features of our software.
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