Stray Light Analysis and Control for a Compact on-Axis 6.5-M Three Mirror Anastigmat (TMA) Space Telescope
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The University of Arizona.Rights
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Stray light analysis and control has become a massive investment in space telescopes asthe capabilities of launching large aperture telescopes continues to increase. Using a process similar to what was done with the James Webb Space Telescope, this thesis outlines and details the process of stray light analysis and control for a compact 6.5 m space telescope. Starting with the initial optical and mechanical design, the stay light control process, and then analysis of Point Source Transmission (PST) graphs. It ends with the identification of Critical and Illuminated surfaces, as the entire process repeats itself until the scientific and cost goals for the project are set, allowing for future research and development to continue onward from there.Type
textElectronic Thesis
Degree Name
M.S.Degree Level
mastersDegree Program
Graduate CollegeOptical Sciences