Design, implementation, and performance of the primary reflector for SALTUS
JW Arenberg, LK Harding, B Chang… - Journal of …, 2024 - spiedigitallibrary.org
The Single Aperture Large Telescope for Universe Studies (SALTUS) is a mission concept
for a far-infrared observatory developed under the recent Astrophysics Probe Explorer …
for a far-infrared observatory developed under the recent Astrophysics Probe Explorer …
Surface measurement of a large inflatable reflector in cryogenic vacuum
The metrology of membrane structures, especially inflatable, curved, optical surfaces,
remains challenging. Internal pressure, mechanical membrane properties, and …
remains challenging. Internal pressure, mechanical membrane properties, and …
Mid-to-high frequency characterization of inflatable membrane optics
Inflatable membrane primary optics for space telescopes are a smart approach in the context
of saving flight payload weight and volume. The Orbiting Astronomical Satellite for …
of saving flight payload weight and volume. The Orbiting Astronomical Satellite for …
All reflective THz telescope design with an inflatable primary antenna for Orbiting Astronomical Satellite for Investigating Stellar Systems (OASIS) mission
The Orbiting Astronomical Satellite for Investigating Stellar Systems (OASIS) is a 17 meter
class space observatory concept that will perform heterodyne and high spectral resolution …
class space observatory concept that will perform heterodyne and high spectral resolution …
Spherical Inflatable Membrane Antennas for Small Satellites: Design, Packaging and On-Orbit Operational Considerations
A Chandra, C Walker - AIAA SCITECH 2025 Forum, 2025 - arc.aiaa.org
FreeFall Aerospace, Inc in partnership with the University of Arizona has been developing
inflatable reflector antenna technology for small satellite communication systems and large …
inflatable reflector antenna technology for small satellite communication systems and large …
Versatile Deflectometry Applications
Various applications in deflectometry optical testing are presented in this paper. The final
accuracy of optics systems is determined by the accuracy of the metrology. While …
accuracy of optics systems is determined by the accuracy of the metrology. While …
Gossamer Space Structures for Radio Communication
A Chandra - 2023 - search.proquest.com
Increasing access to space over the last few years, brought about by a growing number of
satellite launches to orbit has progressively reduced their launch costs. Advances in …
satellite launches to orbit has progressively reduced their launch costs. Advances in …
Stressed deformable reflector design and pneumatic membrane antenna for cryogenic thermal vacuum chamber testing
Deformable reflector technology has mainly been used for observations at visible and
infrared wavelengths but has yet to be utilized for terahertz wavefront correction. We present …
infrared wavelengths but has yet to be utilized for terahertz wavefront correction. We present …
[PDF][PDF] Surface Measurement of a Large Inflatable Reflector in Cryogenic Vacuum. Photonics 2022, 9, 1
The metrology of membrane structures, especially inflatable, curved, optical surfaces,
remains challenging. Internal pressure, mechanical membrane properties, and …
remains challenging. Internal pressure, mechanical membrane properties, and …