Adaptive optics beacon mutual coherence function modeling and assessment with diverse conditions

Presented here is a comparison of partially coherent adaptive optics (AO) beacons simulated with analytical Gaussian-Schell Model (GSM) sources, and extended incoherent AO beacons simulated with more conventional techniques. An analysis of Mutual Coherence Functions (MCFs) is performed with a variet...

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Published in2014 IEEE Aerospace Conference pp. 1 - 12
Main Authors Ellis, Troy, Holmes, Richard, Werth, Michael
Format Conference Proceeding
LanguageEnglish
Published IEEE 01.03.2014
Subjects
Adaptation models
Atmospheric modeling
GSM
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Summary:Presented here is a comparison of partially coherent adaptive optics (AO) beacons simulated with analytical Gaussian-Schell Model (GSM) sources, and extended incoherent AO beacons simulated with more conventional techniques. An analysis of Mutual Coherence Functions (MCFs) is performed with a variety of simulation conditions generated with a single software package developed under the AO Beacon effort. Wavefront sensor and AO beacon performance are compared for both types of beacons under various scenarios, including ground-space and air-air propagations with different types of wavefront sensors in both open-loop and closed-loop operation of the AO system.
ISSN:1095-323X
2996-2358
DOI:10.1109/AERO.2014.6836433