AN OPTICAL INTERFEROMETRIC METHOD TO ELIMINATE THE ATMOSPHERIC DEGRADATION OF RESOLUTION.

Abstract

The objective of the research was the development, fabrication and use of an interferometer capable of making high spacial resolution measurements through the turbulent atmosphere. In particular, a prototype of the interferometer was designed and fabricated, and then tested, both in the laboratory and on a telescope. The knowledge gained from the prototype (a coude model) permitted the design of the final interferometer. This interferometer (a Cassegrain model) is now being fabricated. This paper is an enlargement and explanation of the results presented in the Woods Hole paper. (Author)

Document Details

Document Type
Technical Report
Publication Date
Sep 15, 1970
Accession Number
AD0712717

Entities

People

  • Douglas G. Currie

Organizations

  • University of Maryland

Tags

DTIC Thesaurus Topics

  • Atmospheres
  • Degradation
  • Fabrication
  • Interferometers
  • Measurement
  • Measuring Instruments
  • Models
  • Prototypes
  • Telescopes

Fields of Study

  • Physics

Readers

  • Astronomy and Astrophysics.
  • Optical Physics and Photonics.
  • Systems Analysis and Design

Technology Areas

  • Space
  • Space - Space Objects