Laser Tracker to Implement State-of-the-Art Alignment for SSA Support

Abstract

This DURIP request is to purchase a laser tracker that will be used for precise alignment of the amplitude interferometer telescope at Magdalena Ridge. This is a collaboration between the New Mexico Institute of Mining and Technology and AFRL to obtain resolved images at GEO range for support of the space surveillance mission.

Document Details

Document Type
DoD Grant Award
Publication Date
Aug 28, 2018
Source ID
FA95501810452

Entities

People

  • Michelle Creech-eakman

Organizations

  • Air Force Office of Scientific Research
  • New Mexico Institute of Mining and Technology
  • United States Air Force

Tags

Fields of Study

  • Physics

Readers

  • Astronomy and Astrophysics.
  • Radar Systems Engineering.
  • Research Science/Academic Research

Technology Areas

  • Directed Energy
  • Space
  • Space - Space Objects