Electro-Optical Aerospace Surveillance Studies
Abstract
The purpose of this contract was to study methods for improving images of space objects obtained with earth-based telescopes. The results of the four contractual tasks are presented. With regard to Task I, recommendations are given for the best intensifier/SIT combinations and relay optics for the Cloudcroft satellite imaging program. As discussed in the section on Task II, it has been concluded that the wavefront-determination-correction method of image restoration is probable not feasible if only linear, postdetection inverse- filtering techniques are used. A discussion of the telescope calibration instrumentation is also included. With regard to Task III, information is listed that allows the optimum film/f-number combination to be determined for use with the f/3 focal reducer. The design and operation of the f/3 focal reducer are discussed in the section on Task IV.
Document Details
- Document Type
- Technical Report
- Publication Date
- Sep 01, 1973
- Accession Number
- AD0913688
Entities
People
- Jack D. Gaskill
- L. R. Baker
- Richard H. Cromwell
Organizations
- University of Arizona