Optimization Framework for Large Space-Based Telescopes

Bart, Ryan de Freitas; Davidson, R.; Fifield, Michael; Hoffman, Jeffrey A.

doi:10.1109/aero50100.2021.9438395

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“…14 Thus, to verify the performance of the model, both current and planned non-assembled telescope missions are evaluated. As shown in, 15 a few key assumptions were required to validate this model was performing as expected: both science return and complexity generally increase as primary mirror diameter increases, and cryogenic operating temperatures significantly increase mission complexity. This model does not capture, however, the relative challenges of manufacturing a monolithic mirror and telescope versus deploying a mirror and telescope versus assembling the mirror and telescope in space.…”

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confidence: 96%

A systems framework for space-based telescope design trade space exploration under uncertainty

Davidson

Miller²

2022

Modeling, Systems Engineering, and Project Management for Astronomy X

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Efficiently characterizing the relative differences in performance between early telescope design concepts is important when identifying individual concepts for further study. This paper presents a simulation-based model for the exploration of the design trade space of a space-based telescope in the presence of uncertainty. A systems framework is introduced that considers both multi-objective optimization and uncertainty quantification over the design space. The incorporation of uncertainty when exploring the trade space can help to identify concepts that are best suited for accomplishing a specific goal and can maximize the knowledge about a design early in the mission lifecycle.

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Section: Model Validationmentioning

confidence: 96%