sixth international conference on space optics
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SP-621June 2006
Proceedings of ESA/CNES ICSO 2006
Sixth International Conference on
Space Optics
27–30 June 2006ESTEC, Noordwijk, The Netherlands
Organised by
European Space Agency (ESA)
Centre National d’Etudes Spatiales (CNES)
Programme CommitteeE. Armandillo (Chair), ESA/ESTEC, Noordwijk, The NetherlandsJ. Costeraste (Co-Chair), CNES Toulouse, FranceR. Meynart, ESA/ESTEC Noordwijk, The NetherlandsJ.-L. Bezy, ESA/ESTEC Noordwijk, The NetherlandsB. Furch, ESA/ESTEC Noordwijk, The NetherlandsL. D Arcio, ESA/ESTEC Noordwijk, The NetherlandsJ. Sandberg, ESA/ESTEC Noordwijk, The NetherlandsB. Benoit, CNES Toulouse, FranceB. Jacques, CNES Toulouse, FranceM.-J. Lefevre, CNES Toulouse, FranceA. Bardoux, CNES Toulouse, FranceK. Rodolphe, Alcatel Alenia Space Cannes, FranceE.D. Kyriakis-Bitzaros, TEI of Piraeus, GreeceF. Safa, Astrium Toulouse, FranceR. Peter, DLR Bonn, GermanyU. Johann, Astrium GermanyM. Andrea, Galileo Avionica, ItalyF. Svelto, ASI, ItalyM. Armenise, Politecnico di Bari, ItalyCh. Chlebek, DLR, Bonn, GermanyM. Cutter, SSTL, UKJ. Leijtens, TNO, Delft, The NetherlandsB. Snijders, TNO, Delft, The NetherlandsM. Sechaud, Onera, Chatillon, FranceP. Gill, NPL, London, UKWei-Tou Ni, PMO, Nanjing, ChinaC. Jamar, CSL, Belgium
Local OrganisationV. Vavosotto, N. Karafolas
Publication Proceedings of ICSO 2006Sixth International Conference on Space OpticsESTEC, Noordwijk, The Netherlands (ESA SP-621, June 2006)
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CONTENTS
Foreword
Plenary SessionsThe ADM-Aeolus MissionM. Endemann, ESTEC/ESA
Pegase: A Free Flying Interferometer for the Spectroscopy of Giant Exo-PlanetsJ.M. Le Duigou, CNES; et al.
Session 1LIDAR-ALADIN
ALADIN, the first Wind Lidar in Space: Development StatusD. Morancais et al., EADS Astrium
Design, Manufacturing, Integration and Testing of ALADIN Rayleigh andMie Spectrometers Flight ModelsE. Rugi Grond, Contraves Space AG
Laser-induced Damage Testing of Optics for the ALADIN LaserE. Reinhold, ESA/ESTEC
Selected Technologies for Integration of the ALADIN Transmit-Receive Optics (TRO)H. Bittner, Kayser-Threde GmbH; et al.
Session 2Earth Observation Missions
Meteosat Third Generation: Preliminary Imagery and Sounding Mission Concepts andPerformancesD. Aminou, ESA/ESTEC; et al.
Optics for the Canadian Hyperspectral Mission (HERO)M. Maszkiewicz, CSA; et al.
Session 3Aperture Synthesis
An Interferometer for High-Resolution Optical Surveillance from Geostationary OrbitL. Bonino, Alcatel Alenia Space Italia; et al.
Optical Synthetic Aperture: Limitations and Interest for the Earth ObservationL. Brouard, EADS Astrium SAS; et al.
Synthetic Aperture Co-phasing and Co-alignment using an External Reference SourceS. Roose et al., University of Liege
High Resolution Earth Observation from Geostationary Orbit by Optical Aperture SynthesisM. Mesrine, Alcatel Alenia Space, France; et al.
Session 4LIDAR Technologies
High Energy, Single Frequency, Tunable Laser Source Operating in Burst Mode for Space-basedLidar ApplicationsA. Cosentino et al., Galileo Avionica
Surface Detection Performance Evaluation of Pseudo-Random Noise ContinuousWave Laser RadarV. Mitev, Observatoire de Neuchatel
An Ultra-Lightweight, Large Aperture, Deployable Telescope for Advanced Lidar ApplicationsP. Mazzinghi, INOA; et al.
High Performances Frequency-Stabilized Semiconductor Laser Metrology Sourcesfor Space-borne SpectrometersC. Latrasse et al., TeroXion
Novel Concept for a 0.5-J Laser Pump Source with High Electro-Optical EfficiencyK. Albers & U. Wittrock, Munster University of Applied Sciences
Session 5Darwin
Search for Extraterrestrial Planets: The Darwin MissionL. D’Arcio et al., ESA/ESTEC
Darwin System ConceptsO. Wallner et al., EADS Astrium GmbH
The Darwin Breadboard Cryogenic Optical Delay LineT.C. van den Dool, TNO Science and Industry; et al.
Technological Aspects and Results from the Darwin Fringe Sensor PredevelopmentH. Thiele, Kayser-Threde GmbH; et al.
Session 6Gaia
Towards a Laboratory Breadboard for PEGASE, the Darwin PathfinderF. Cassaing, ONERA; et al.
Gaia Payload Module DescriptionP. Charvet, EADS-Astrium; et al.
Laser Metrology and Optic Active Control System for GaiaF. D’Angelo, Alcatel Alenia Space-Italia; et al.
The HSOB Gaia: A Cryogenic High Stability Cesic Optical Bench for Missions RequiringSub-nanometric Optical StabilityP. Courteau, AAS; et al.
Session 7LISA
Novel Payload Architectures for LISAU.A. Johann, EADS Astrium GmbH; et al.
Optical Metrology Subsystem of the LISA Gravitational Wave DetectorD. Weise et al., EADS Astrium GmBH
Drag-Free Deep-Space Laser Ranging Missions for Fundamental PhysicsH. Dittus, ZARM, University of Bremen; et al.
Science, Technology and Mission Design for LATOR ExperimentS.G. Turyshev, JTP: et al.
Session 8XEUS and Other Space Missions
ESA Study of XEUS, A Potential Follow-on to XMM-NewtonN. Rando et al., ESA/ESTEC
Design of an X-ray Telescope Optics for XEUSR. Graue, Kayser-Threde; et al.
X-ray Pore Optic DevelopmentsK. Wallace, ESA/ESTEC; et al.
ESA Study of a Wide Field Imager for Supernovae Surveys and Dark Energy CharacterizationP. Gondoin, ESA/ESTEC; et al.
Design of a Grazing Incidence EUV Imaging Spectrometer for the Solar Orbiter ESA MissionV. Da Deppo & L. Poletto, CNR-INFM Luxor
Session 9Science Metrology
Laser Range Finder (LRF) and Fan Beam Sensor (FBS) for Asteroid Explorer Hayabusa –Development and On orbit EvaluationT.S. Sakashita, NEC TOSHIBA Space Systems
LIDAR onboard Asteroid Explorer HayabusaK. Tsuno, NEC TOSHIBA Space Systems. Ltd.; et al.
Demonstrator Study for Micro-Ranging-Laser DeviceH. Henkel, von Hoerner & Sulger GmbH; et al.
Evolution of the MOUSE II Fine Longitudinal Sensor towards a Qualification Modelfor PEGASE MissionA. Poupinet, SAGEIS-CSO; et al.
Session 10Science Metrology/Telescopes-1
High Accuracy Absolute Distance MetrologyB.L. Swinkels, Delft Univ. Technology; et al.
Laser Metrology for High Stability Optical Bench CharacterizationA. Poupinet, SAGEIS-CSO; et al.
The 3.5m Herschel Telescope Development and TestingY. Toulemont, EADS Astrium
COROT Telescope (COROTEL)T.V. Viard, Alcatel Alenia Space; et al.
Session 11Telescopes-2
Large Aluminium Convex Mirror for the Cryo-Optical Test of the Planck Primary ReflectorP. Gloesener, AMOS S.A.; et al.
Highly Accurate Photogrammetric Measurements of the Planck ReflectorsJ. Amiri Parian, ETH Zurich; et al.
Reflective Baffle for BepiColombo MissionE. Rugi Grond, Contraves Space AG; et al.
Cesic – A New Technology for Lightweight and Cost Effective Space Instruments Structures andMirrorsC. Devilliers, Alcatel Alenia Space, France & M. Kroedel, ECM
Session 12Telescopes-3
NTSIC (New Technology SiC): The Progress of Recent Two YearsK. Tsuno, NEC TOSHIBA Space Systems Ltd; et al.
Highly Light-Weighted ZERODUR Mirror and Fixation for Cryogenic ApplicationsS. Behar-Lafenetre, Alcatel Alenia Space; et al.
A Tape-Spring Hexapod for Deployable Telescopes: DynamicsL. Blanchard, Alcatel Alenia Space; et al.
Lobster: New Space X-ray TelescopesR. Hudec, Astronomical Institute Ondrejov; et al.
Simulation of Reflecting Surface Deviations of Centimeter-Band Parabolic Space Radiotelescope(SRT) with the Large-size MirrorA. Kotik, Astro-space Center of Physical Institute N.M. Lebedev; et al.
Session 13Lasers-1
All-Fiber-Coupled, Master Oscillator Fiber Power Amplifier Based Laser Assemblyfor the LISA Gravitational Wave DetectorD. Weise, EADS Astrium GmbH; et al.
New 808nm High Power Laser Diode Pump Module for Space ApplicationsT. Schwander, Tesat Spacecom GmbH & Co, KG; et al.
Conduction Cooled Compact Laser for the ChemCam InstrumentE. Durand, THALES LASER; et al.
Self-adaptive Nd:YAG Laser Resonators for LIDAR ApplicationsA. Brignon, THALES Research & Technology
Session 14Lasers-2
High Stabillity Lasers for LIDAR and Remote SensingF. Heine et al., Tesat-Spacecom GmbH & Co. KG
Laser Frequency Stabilisation for Space ApplicationsL.Mondin, CNES; et al.
Frequency-Stabilised Laser Reference System for Trace-Gas Sensing Applications from SpaceR. Matthey, Observatoire de Neuchatel; et al.
Mixed Garnet Laser for a Water Vapour DIALR. Treichel, EADS Astrium GmbH; et al.
Session 15Cameras
Design and Performance of the Lightning Imager for the Meteosat Third GenerationL. Tommasi et al., Galileo Avionica
From MSG-SEVIRI to Meteosat Third Generation Optical InstrumentsF. Pasternak, EADS Astrium SAS
SmartScan – A Robust Pushbroom Imaging Concept for Moderate Spacecraft Attitude StabilityK. Janschek, T.U. Dresden; et al.
Session 16Detectors
Space Optical Instruments Design Optimisation Thanks to CMOS Image Sensor TechnologyO. Saint-Pé, EADS Astrium; et al.
Experience Feedback on CCD Detectors in Orbit: Focus on In-flight Degradation of Several Casesof PerformancesA. Penquer, CNES; et al.
Preliminary Performances Measured on a CMOS Long Linear Array for Space ApplicationC. Renard, Alcatel Alenia Space; et al.
Backthinned TDI CCD Image Sensor Design and Performances for the Pleiades High ResolutionEarth Observation SatellitesA. Materne, CNES; et al.
Focal Plane AIT Sequence: Evolution from HRG-Spot 5 to Pleiades HRR. le Goff, EADS-SODERN
Session 17Science Instrumentation-1
Invited PaperVibration Insensitive InterferometryJ. Millerd, 4D Technology Corp.; et al.
Design and Manufacturing Methods for the Integral Field Unit of the NIRSpec Instrumenton JWSTD. Lobb, Surrey Satellite Technology Ltd & D. Robertson, NetPark Research Inst.
Preliminary Optical Design of the Stereo Channel of the Imaging System SIMBIOSYS for theBepiColombo ESA MissionV. Da Deppo, CNR-INFM Luxor; et al.
Probing the Hermean Exosphere by Ultraviolet Spectroscopy (PHEBUS): Optical Simulation of anUltraviolet SpectrometerN. Rouanet, CNRS; et al.
Raman Technology for future Planetary MissionsH. Thiele, Kayser-Threde GmBH; et al.
Session 18Science Instrumentation-2
Combined Raman Spectrometer/Laser-Induced Breakdown Spectrometer Design ConceptG. Bazalgette Courrèges-Lacoste, TNO Science and Technology; et al.
Multi-aperture Instantaneous Interferometric Imaging of Extended and Moving Objectsby Phase Optimized Spatial FilteringL. Dame, CNRS
On the Development Status of High Performance Silicon Pore Optics for Future X-ray TelescopesS. Kraft, cosine Research B.V.; et al.
Preliminary Optical Design of the Coronagraph for the ASPIICS Formation Flying MissionS. Vives, Lab. d’Astrophysique de Marseille; et al.
Session 19Spectrometers for Earth Observation-1
EOS-Aura Ozone Monitoring Instrument: Scientific Results of Nearly Two Years SuccessfulOperation and In-Flight Calibration and PerformanceM. Dobber et al., KNMI
Imaging Spectrometers for Atmosphere MonitoringT. Reinert, EADS Astrium GmbH; et al.
MIBS Breadboard Ready for TestingJ.A.P. Leijtens et al., TNO
Wedge Filter Imaging SpectrometerA. Semery, Observatoire de Paris; et al.
Session 20Spectrometers for Earth Observation-2
A Comparative Analysis at Engineering Level of Dispersive and Fourier Transform Spectrometersfor MTG Atmospheric Sounding ApplicationsM. Quatrevalet, RHEA System S.A. at ESA/ESTEC; et al.
First Characterization of a Static Fourier Transform Spectrometer BreadboardA. Lacan, CNES; et al.
Progress in Static Fourier Transform Infrared Spectroscopy: Assessment of SIFTI PreliminaryPerformancesP. Hébert, CNES; et al.
In-Flight Calibration of the Ozone Monitoring InstrumentR. Dirksen et al., KNMI
A Space-Qualifiable Solid-State Phase Conjugate Mirror for Correction of Laser AberrationsA. Brignon, Thales Research & Technology
Session 21Free Space Optical Communications
Invited PaperThe OICETS MissionsT. Jono & A. Katsuyoshi, JAXA
LOLA: A 40000 km Optical Link between an Aircraft and a Geostationary SatelliteV. Cazaubiel et al., EADS Astrium
Coherent Optical Array Receiver for PPM Signals in the Presence of Atmospheric TurbulenceM. Munuz, JPL
Applications of Quantum Entanglement on a ISS-SpaceplatformR.Ursin, Institute for Experimental Physics, Univ. of Vienna; et al.
QIPS – Quantum Information and Quantum Physics in SpaceT. Schmitt-Manderbach, Max-Planck Institut fuer Quantenoptik; et al.
Session 22Fibre Communications
Evaluation and Qualification of Commercial Opto-Electronic Components for the MOHASubsystem in ESA’s SMOS MissionF. Gutiérrez, Tecnologica C.E. S.A.
A Flexible Telecom Satellite Repeater based on Microwave Photonic TechnologiesM. Sotom et al., Alcatel Alenia Space
SPACEFIBRE – High Speed Fibre Optic Links for Future Space Flight MissionsJ. Toivonen, Patria Advanced Solutions
WDM Based Multigigabit Optical Backplane for On-board ApplicationsE. Grivas, NCSR ‘Demokritos’; et al.
Session 23Fibre Signal Processing and Sensing
Optical Beam Forming for Large Antenna Arrays based on Dispersive and Non-dispersiveTrue-Time DelaysB. Vidal, U.P. Valencia; et al.
Fiber-Optic Sensor Demonstrator (FSD) for the Monitoring of Spacecraft Subsystemson ESA’s Proba-2R.V. Kruzelecky, MPB; et al.
Vega Interstage Strain Measurements: Comparison between Conventional Strain Gauges andFibre Bragg Grating SensorsL.K. Cheng & B. Ahlers, TNO
Feasibility Study on Measuring Axial and Transverse Stress/Strain Components in CompositeMaterials using Bragg SensorsG. Luyckx et al., University of Ghent
Session 24Infrared Fibre Optics in Darwin
Manufacturing of Chalcogenide and Silver-Halide Single-Mode Fibres for Modal WavefrontFiltering for DarwinR. Flatscher, EADS Astrium GmBH; et al.
Single Mode Chalcogenide Glass Fiber as Wavefront Filter for the Darwin Planet Finding MissionA.J. Faber, TNO Science and Industry, et al.
Infrared Fibers in the 1.5 μm to 18 μm Range: Availability and Measured PropertiesR. Felkel & W. Leeb, TU Wien
Multi-Axial Interferometry: Demonstration of Deep NullingC. Buisset, Obs. De la Cote d’Azur and AAS; et al.
A Microstructured Wavefront Filter for the Darwin Nulling InterferometerJ.C Flanagan, Optoelectronics Research Centre, Univ. Southampton; et al.
Session 25Qualification and Radiation
Invited PaperHerschel/Planck and Gaia Mission ChallengesR. Schmidt, ESTEC/ESA
Engineering Tool for the Qualification of Optical CoatingsM. Davi, SESO; et al.
Radiation Hardness Assessment of Optical Materials for Use in Space Optical SystemsA. Goussarov, SCK-CEN
Performance of Optical Fibers in Space Radiation EnvironmentM. Alam et al., Nufern
Radiation Hardness Assessment of Widely Tunable and DFB LasersM. Todd & T. Farrell, Intune
Effects of Gamma Radiation on Superluminescent Light Emitting Diodes (SLEDs) forFibre Optic Gyroscope ApplicationsL. Occhi, EXALOS AG; et al.
Session 26Generic Technologies
MOEMS Devices for Future Astronomical Instrumentation in SpaceF. Zamkotsian, Lab. de Astrophysiques de Marseille; et al.
Variable Optical Filters for Earth-Observation Imaging MinispectrometersA. Piegari, ENEA Optical Coatings Group; et al.
Reduction of Low Frequency Error for SED36 and APS based HYDRA Star TrackersJ. Ouaknine, EADS-SODERN; et al.
Study of a Direct Visualization Display Tool for Space ApplicationsJ. Pereira do Carmo, ESA/ESTEC; et al.
Session 27Atomic Clocks-1
Optical Clocks in SpaceS. Schiller, Heinrich-Heine University Dusseldorf
Neutral Atom Optical Frequency Standards at PTBF. Riehle et al., PTB
Trapped Strontium Ion Optical ClockG.P. Barwood, National Physical Lab.; et al.
Optical Frequency Standard with Ultra-cold Strontium Atoms for Earth and Space ApplicationsN. Poli, LENS, University of Florence
Recent Results of the Pulsed Optically Pumped ClockF. Levi et al., INRIM
Gas-Cell Atomic Clocks for Space: New Results and Alternative SchemesC. Affolderbach et al., Observatoire de Neuchatel
Session 28Atomic Clocks-2
Trapped Ultracold Molecular Ions: Candidates for an Optical Molecular Clock for aFundamental Physics Mission in SpaceB. Roth et al., Institut fur Experimentalphysik
Comb-Referenced Ultra-High Sensitivity Spectroscopic Molecular Detection by CompactNon-Llinear SourcesP. Cancio, CNR-Istituto di Ottica Applicata; et al.
PHARAO LASER Desing and PerformancesG. Corlay, EADS SODERN
I.C.E.: A Transportable Atomic Inertial Sensor for Test in MicrogravityR.A. Nyman, Lab. Charles Fabry de l’Institut d’Optique; et al.
Poster Papers
Earth ObservationHigh Resolution Measurements of Solar Induced Chlorophyll Fluorescence in theFraunhofer Oxygen BandsM. Mazzoni, IFAC-CNR; et al.
First Results from the TOPSAT CameraP.J. Greenway, Rutherford Appleton Laboratory
Numerical Line of Sight Stabilisation for High Resolution Earth Observation from High OrbitsP. Blanc & G. Monroig, Alcatel Alenia Space
An Interferometer for High-Resolution Optical Surveillance from GEO – Space System StudyL. Bonino, AAS Italia; et al.
An Interferometer for High-Resolution Optical Surveillance from GEO – Internal MetrologyBreadboardL. Bonino, AAS Italia; et al.
Model of the Lines of Sight for an Off-Axis Optical Instrument PleiadesD. Sauvage, AAS; et al.
Metal Mirror TMA Telescopes of the JSS Product Line: From Design to ResultsSt. Kirschstein, Jena-Optronik GmbH
Dynamic MTF, an Innovative Test Bench for Detector CharacterizationE. Rossi et al., AAS
LIDARSA Novel Spaceborne Lidar Calibration Technique: The Multi-Calibration Lidar ExperimentJ.C. Antuña, Camaguey Meteorological Center, Cuba
Investigation of UV Laser Induced Depositions on Optics under Space Conditionsin Presence of Outgassing MaterialsH. Schroeder, DLR, Institute of Technical Physics; et al.
Diode-Pumped Nd:mixed-garnet Laser with Emission at 943 nm for Water Vapor DialE. Nava et al., CESI
Developments of Capacitance Stabilised Etalon TechnologyR.A. Bond, ABSL; et al.
Equipment for Functional Testing of the ALADIN TXA Pulsed Laser HeadE. Stucchi et al., CESI SpA
DFB Lasers at Wavelengths in Excess of 2300 nm for Remote Gas SensingJ. Koeth et al., nanoplus Nanosystems and Technologies GmbH
Development and Verification of a High-Performance CFRP Structure for the Space-BorneLIDAR Instrument ALADINC. Kaiser, Kayser-Threde GmbH; et al.
Space ScienceTelescopesDobson Space Telescope – Development of an Optical Payload of the Next GenerationT. Segert et al., TU Berlin
Large Aperture and Wide Field of View Space Telescope for the Detection of Ultra High EnergyCosmic Rays and NeutrinosP. Mazzinghi, INOA-CNR
Off-axis Mirror ManufacturingC. Du Jeu, SESO
DarwinField Distribution in the Input Coupling Region of Planar Single-Mode WaveguidesW. Klaus, NICT & W. Leeb, TU Wien
Improving the Fiber Coupling Efficiency for Darwin by Loss-Less Shaping of the Receive BeamsCh. Voland, Contraves Space AG; et al.
Three-Dimensional Electric Field Analysis in a Multi-Axial Beam Combiner for NullingInterferometryJ. Spronck et al., TU Delft
Sun and X-ray MissionsMultilayer Coatings for Multiband Spectral ObservationsS. Zuccon, Uni. di Padova; et al.
LYRA, Solar UV Radiometer on the Technology Demonstration Platform Proba-2Y. Stockman, CSL; et al.
Novel Technologies for Space X-ray OpticsR. Hudec, Astronomical Institute Ondrejov; et al.
Other TechnologiesImager Slicer Activities in LAME. Prieto, LAM
A Heterodyne Interferometer for High Resolution Translation and Tilt Measurementas Optical Readout for the LISA Inertial SensorT. Schuldt, EADS-Astrium GmbH; et al.
Generic TechnologiesLasersHigh-Power Al-Free Active Region ( = 852nm) DFB Laser Diodes for Atomic Clocks andInterferometry ApplicationsV. Ligeret, Alcatel-Thales III-V Lab.; et al.
A Novel Cavity Control Technique for the Stabilization of a Burst, Pulsed LaserF. Trespidi et al., CESI SpA
Fast Tunable Blazed MEMS Grating for External Cavity LasersM. Tormen, CSEM; et al.
DetectorsSingle Crystal Diamond Detectors for Space ApplicationsA. De Sio, University of Firenze
Advanced Optical Systems for Ultra High Energy Cosmic Rays DetectionL. Gambicorti, University of Firenze; et al.
Micro Optical Sensor Systems for Sunsensing ApplicationsJ.A.P. Leijtens & K. de Boom, TNO Science & Industry
Development of a Real-Time Reflectance and Transmittance Monitoring System for theManufacturing of Metal-Dielectric Light AbsorbersB. Badoil et al., Domain Universitaire de Saint Jerome
Free Space Optical CommunicationsTwo Mode Optical Fiber in Space Optics CommunicationsM. Hampl, TU Brno
Beam Shaping and Gain of Optical AntennasP. Krivak, TU Brno
Conditions for the Optical Wireless Link Bit Error Ratio DeterminationR. Kvicala, TU Brno
Description of Quantum States using in Free Space Optic CommunicationP. Kucera, TU Brno
Optical Waveguide Communications and SensorsMultimode Polymer Waveguides for High-Speed Optical InterconnectsN. Bamiedakis, University of Cambridge, UK; et al.
Laser Interrogation Techniques for High-Sensitivity Strain Sensing by Fiber-Bragg-GratingStructuresG. Gagliardi et al., CNR-Istituto di Ottica Applicata
ClocksThe ACES Mission: Scientific Objectives and Present StatusL. Cacciapuoti, ESA/ESTEC; et al.
Performance Demonstration of a Single-Frequency Optically-Pumped Cesium Beam FrequencyStandard for Space ApplicationsS. Lecomte, Observatoire de Neuchatel
Other TechnologiesEnhancement of Diffusers BRDF AccuracyG. Otter et al., TNO Science & Industry
Optical Interferometry Techniques for High-resolution Characterization and Diagnostic of NewMaterials and ComponentsP. De Natale, CNR, INOA
Holographic Microscope Able to Generate an Image with Extended Focus without MechanicalMovementP. Ferraro, CNR INOA; et al.
Ultra Fine Measurement of the Effect of a Vacuum Exposure on the Central Wavelength ofNarrow-Bandpass Interference Filters Manufactured by Dual Ion Beam SputteringJ. Floriot et al., Institut Fresnel, Domaine Universitaire Saint Jerome
Hollow Waveguide Hybrid Integration Technology for Micro-optical SystemsR.M. Jenkins, QinetiQ
DECLIC: Design, Integration and Testing of a Multi Configurable Instrument using OpticalDiagnostics to Study Directional Solidification and Critical FluidsA. Durieux, EADS-SODERN; et al.
Integrating Opto-Thermo-Mechanical Design Tools: Open Engineering’s Project PresentationP. De Vicenzo & I. Klapka, Open Engineering
Stripe Filter Technology for Multispectral Science and Earth ObservationR. Geyl, Sagem Defence Securite
Precision Lightweight Optics for Science and Earth Observation from spaceR. Geyl, Sagem Defence Securite
OCAPI: A Multidirectional Multichannel Polarizing ImagerC. Le Naour, CNES; et al.
Nanotechnology in Lithium Niobate for Integrated Optic Frequency Conversion in the UVA.C. Busacca, Un. di Palermo; et al.
Optical Wireless Intra-Spacecraft CommunicationsH. Guerrero, INTA; et al.