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Cube corner retroreflector test and analysisCube corner retroreflectors with nominal dihedral angles of 90 deg 0 min 1.5 sec were fabricated, tested, and analyzed to determine the return energy in the annular ring of the far field diffraction pattern required by the Laser Geodynamic Satellite. Performance was assessed for variations in the dihedral angles, optical surfaces, and thermal environment. Despite relatively high independent axial and radial sensitivities, the changes caused by the anticipated thermal environment were found to be negligible; however, there were substantial variations between the analytical predictions and measured performance.-
Document ID
19760037374
Acquisition Source
Legacy CDMS
Document Type
Reprint (Version printed in journal)
Authors
Zurasky, J. L.
(NASA Marshall Space Flight Center Huntsville, Ala., United States)
Date Acquired
August 8, 2013
Publication Date
February 1, 1976
Publication Information
Publication: Applied Optics
Volume: 15
Subject Category
Optics
Accession Number
76A20340
Funding Number(s)
CONTRACT_GRANT: NAS8-30658
Distribution Limits
Public
Copyright
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