Concurrent engineering of a next-generation freeform telescope: metrology and test

Todd Noste; Chris J. Evans; Jimmie A. Miller; Laura E. Hopper

doi:10.1117/12.2519162

14 May 2019 Concurrent engineering of a next-generation freeform telescope: metrology and test

Todd Noste, Chris J. Evans, Jimmie A. Miller, Laura E. Hopper

Proceedings Volume 10998, Advanced Optics for Imaging Applications: UV through LWIR IV; 109980Y (2019) https://doi.org/10.1117/12.2519162
Event: SPIE Defense + Commercial Sensing, 2019, Baltimore, MD, United States

Abstract

The latest generation of optical sensing hardware comprises of optical surfaces without rotational symmetry, commonly known as freeform optics. Whether the goal is obtaining more information by using a larger aperture and/or field of view or to decrease the overall footprint of the system, freeform optics have demonstrated unique capabilities to enable these advancements. However, it is critical to use concurrent engineering practices between optical design, mechanical design, manufacture, and metrology to ensure that the final system meets the required optical design specs after applying manufacturing tolerances. Metrology of freeform optics and performance testing of the three-mirror telescope will incorporate multiple measurement technologies and methods. Measurement errors are reduced through machine error corrections using a mathematical machine model and tilt induced error correction in mid-spatial frequency measurements using a scanning white light interferometer (SWLI). The form measurement uncertainty will be evaluated using the machine model and the Monte Carlo method for simulating possible measurement results taking into consideration the uncertainty in the machine error measurements and probe measurement uncertainty. Form measurements include contact and non-contact instruments with different sampling strategies. SWLI and stylus measurements for surface roughness are utilized for both areal and profile measurements. Design for metrology" aims to inform the design and manufacturing process definition as part of the concurrent engineering goal. By considering metrology in the initial design and manufacturing through ease of mounting and appropriate fiducials it is possible to reduce wasted effort and manufacturing time.

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Todd Noste, Chris J. Evans, Jimmie A. Miller, and Laura E. Hopper "Concurrent engineering of a next-generation freeform telescope: metrology and test", Proc. SPIE 10998, Advanced Optics for Imaging Applications: UV through LWIR IV, 109980Y (14 May 2019); https://doi.org/10.1117/12.2519162

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