Optical Design and Feasibility Study for Long Range Optical Link in Space

Long range (> 30,000 km) projection optics

• Space-hardened design
• Variable magnification
• Diffraction-limited performance

Particularities

• Optimization of input beam parameters for optimum far-field performance
• Flattening of the beam in far field while maintaining diffraction-limited imaging
• Anamorphic capabilities

Results

• Met design objectives in performance
• Full thermal and tolerance analysis
• Design alternatives and trade-offs