SDO-AIA telescope design

200915 citationsJournal Article

Authors

Peter Cheimets · Smithsonian Astrophysical Observatory

D. Caldwell · Smithsonian Astrophysical Observatory

Cathy Chou · Lockheed Martin (United States)

Richard Gates · Smithsonian Astrophysical Observatory

J. R. Lemen · K Lab (United States)

William Podgorski · Smithsonian Astrophysical Observatory

C. J. Wolfson

Abstract

The design of the 4 telescopes that make up the Solar Dynamics Observatory Atmospheric Imaging Assembly (SDOAIA) is described. This includes the optical design, optical mounting system, front aperture filters, and launch protection system. SDO-AIA is a study of taking a difficult telescope design and making four of them. We describe the technical challenges associated with the telescope mounting, mirror mounting, and the front aperture filter design and launch protection.

Topics & Keywords

Solar and Space Plasma Dynamics Adaptive optics and wavefront sensing Spacecraft Design and Technology

UN Sustainable Development Goals

Affordable and clean energy

Publication Details

Published in: Proceedings of SPIE, the International Society for Optical Engineering/Proceedings of SPIE

DOI: 10.1117/12.830594

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