@inproceedings{35e1a73f2e134653b90c25fd0b501fdc,
title = "Innovative concept study on a 6.5m-class ultra-wide-field camera overcoming the limitations of ground-based assembly and testing",
abstract = "The development of large-aperture space telescopes and high-performance Earth observation cameras has been hindered by the need for ground-based assembly, alignment, and performance validation, requiring extensive facilities and significant investment. This study proposes a revolutionary 6.5m-class ultra-wide-field camera capable of achieving high-resolution Earth observation while eliminating the need for full ground-based optical alignment. Instead, we introduce an autonomous on-orbit assembly and alignment system that drastically reduces costs and development time. The study presents the top-level requirements, initial optical and optomechanical design reflecting these requirements, and a novel automated multi-field alignment algorithm. The system enables simplified integration using an Integrated Metrology System on the ground, followed by precision alignment in space, setting a new paradigm for large-scale space optics development. This approach offers a transformative advancement in the cost-effective deployment of ultra-large aperture camera systems.",
keywords = "Active Optics and Wavefront Control. Integrated Metrology System, Autonomous Optical Alignment, Deployment-Free Optical System, Large-Aperture Space Telescope, Multi-Field Alignment Algorithm, On-Orbit Alignment, Optomechanical Tolerancing, Verification",
author = "Dongok Ryu and Youngchun Youk and Goeun Kim and Jeeyeon Yoon and Shinwook Kim and Lee, \{Eung Shik\} and Heo, \{Haeng Pal\} and Daewook Kim",
note = "Publisher Copyright: {\textcopyright} 2025 Published by SPIE.; 16th Optical System Alignment, Tolerancing, and Verification ; Conference date: 03-08-2025 Through 03-08-2025",
year = "2025",
month = sep,
day = "17",
doi = "10.1117/12.3064789",
language = "English (US)",
series = "Proceedings of SPIE - The International Society for Optical Engineering",
publisher = "SPIE",
editor = "Malone, \{Robert M.\} and Kate Medicus and Jose Sasian",
booktitle = "Optical System Alignment, Tolerancing, and Verification XVI",
}