Use of Adaptive Optics in Visible Wavelength C3I Systems,
Abstract
This document presents an introduction to compensation for atmospheric turbulence by use of adaptive optics. The performance of groundbased visible wavelength C3I (Command Control and Intelligence) systems for the purpose of communications with or surveillance of space objects is severely degraded by the atmosphere. Adaptive Optics can compensate for these effects by measuring induced phase aberrations and cancelling them by impressing the phase conjugate onto the aberrated wavefront. A brief discussion of atmospheric turbulence is provided, followed by an introduction to the concept of adaptive optics. C3I systems concepts currently involving adaptive optics are discussed, along with technology objectives for future C3I systems. (Author)
Document Details
- Document Type
- Technical Report
- Publication Date
- Oct 01, 1982
- Accession Number
- ADA121359
Entities
People
- Patrick J. Martone
Organizations
- Rome Laboratory