| WP nr. |
Descriptive title |
Short description and specific objectives of the
task |
| 09200 |
1st generation AO and MCAO design for ELTs |
Objectives: Develop a roadmap for the implementation
of Adaptive Optics on a European ELT, incl. 2 conceptual
designs, Single Conjugate (SCAO), Ground Layer (GLAO),
and straw man design of a dual-conjugate ELT AO system.
Tasks: Analysis of scientific requirements &
input interfaces, development of 2 conceptual and 1 strawman
designs |
| 09300 |
Large format, high density DMs R&D |
Objectives: development of large (2-4m) adaptive
mirrors.
Tasks: Specification and analysis of three large
deformable mirrors with different actuator inter-spacing.
Design and development of prototypes. Manufacturing of
a 650 mm flat thin shell ( by double face polishing) and
of curved thin glass membrane mirrors (by slumping). |
| 09400 |
Novel AO copncepts |
Objectives: develop AO concepts for high sky
coverage down to visible wavelengths.
Tasks: studies, at conceptual level, of novel concepts
in Adaptive Optics, with particular focus on 1) wavefront
sensing assisted by artificial Laser Guide Stars and 2)
resolution of cone anisoplanatism for ELTs |
| 09500 |
AO & MCAO simulations |
Objectives: Develop analytic and numerical simulation
tools to support the design activities defined in WP 09300.
Provide performance estimates of the SCAO, GLAO, dual
conjugate AO for input parameters provided by WP 09300
Tasks: Analyze scientific top level requirements
and input parameters. Develop analytical and numerical
simulation tools for SCAO, GLAO & dual conjugate AO
systems and provide accurate performance estimates at
straw man design reviews |
| 09600 |
Algorithms for reconstruction and control |
Objectives: optimise Adaptive Optics reconstruction
algorithms and control; relax computing power requirements;
provide Real Time Computer (RTC) conceptual designs.
Tasks: Define and analyse AO system parameters
(SCAO, GLAO, dual conjugate AO), define control and reconstruction
algorithms, define Real Time Architecture, estimate RTC
computing time using classical (full matrix) and new methods |
