Deflectometry as a technique to assess reflective surfaces has now existed for some 40
years. Its different aspects and variations have been studied in multiple theses and research …

In the domain of phase measuring deflectometry (or fringe projection profilometry), utilizing
only a single-frame fringe pattern to achieve high-precision three-dimensional …

The Single Aperture Large Telescope for Universe Studies (SALTUS) is a deployable space
telescope designed to provide the astrophysics community with an extremely large far …

Ultrafast laser stress figuring (ULSF) currently allows for the figuring of large aspect ratio
fused silica mirrors with an accuracy of< 20 nm RMS over 6 orders of Zernike polynomials …

A typical inflatable reflector for space application consists of two thin membranes with a
parabolic shape. It is critical to understand the interaction of the inflatable and the …

OASIS (Orbiting Astronomical Satellite for Investigating Stellar Systems) is a space-based
observatory with a 14 m diameter inflatable primary antenna that will perform high spectral …

Abstract SALTUS (Single Aperture Large Telescope for Universe Studies) is a mid/far-
infrared telescope concept utilizing a 20-m scale inflatable mirror antenna. The light-weight …

The development process of large mesh antennas requires a significant investment of time
and resources for iterative measurements and adjustments to achieve high precision in the …

OASIS (Orbiting Astronomical Satellite for Investigating Stellar Systems) is a space-based,
MIDEX mission concept that employs a 14 meter inflatable aperture and cryogenic …

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 …