Acta Optica Sinica, Volume. 45, Issue 18, 1828005(2025)

Simulation Analysis and Practice of Alignment and Calibration of Optical Mapping Cameras for Deep Space Exploration (Invited)

Chongyang Li*, Yue Xiao, Wenjin Wu, Wenguang Li, Junhang Liu, Shoucheng Pang, Chao Zhang, Jukui Yang, and Yongchao Zheng
Author Affiliations
  • Space Optical Engineering Center, Beijing Institute of Space Mechanics & Electricity, Beijing 100094, China
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    Model diagram of mapping camera
    Optical system model
    Thermal and mechanical analysis of the primary mirror components. (a) Surface deformation of the primary mirror under a 2 ℃ temperature increase; (b) surface deformation of the primary mirror under 1% adhesive shrinkage; (c) surface deformation of the primary mirror under forced displacement of 0.01 mm
    Thermal and mechanical analysis of the secondary mirror components. (a) Surface deformation of the secondary mirror under a 2 ℃ temperature increase; (b) surface deformation of the secondary mirror under 1% adhesive shrinkage; (c) surface deformation of the secondary mirror under forced displacement of 0.01 mm
    Design value of system wave aberration
    System wave aberration after compensating for the primary mirror astigmatism by the tertiary mirror assembly tilt
    System wave aberration after compensating for the secondary mirror astigmatism by the tertiary mirror assembly tilt
    Optical path for the primary mirror compensation testing
    Primary mirror assembly wave aberration before and after gluing. (a) Before gluing of primary mirror assembly; (b) after gluing of primary mirror assembly
    Secondary mirror assembly wave aberration before and after gluing. (a) Before gluing of secondary mirror assembly; (b) after gluing of secondary mirror assembly
    Co-referenced preliminary alignment layout
    Front camera lens wave aberration after coarse alignment. (a) -1 field of view; (b) 0 field of view; (c) +1 field of view
    Front camera lens wave aberration after tight alignment. (a) -1 field of view; (b) 0 field of view; (c) +1 field of view
    • Table 1. Zernike coefficients of the first nine items

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      Table 1. Zernike coefficients of the first nine items

      NumberZernike coefficientAberration
      11
      2ρcos ϖ
      3ρsin ϖ
      42ρ2-1
      5ρ2cos(2ϖ0° or 90° astigmatism
      6ρ2sin(2ϖ±45° astigmatism
      7(3ρ3-2ρ)cos ϖX Coma
      8(3ρ3-2ρ)sin ϖY Coma
      96ρ4-6ρ2+1Spherical aberration
    • Table 2. Relationship between the quaternary mirror tilt adjustment and focus offset

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      Table 2. Relationship between the quaternary mirror tilt adjustment and focus offset

      Quaternary mirror tilt /(°)Focus offset /mm
      0.0330.5
      0.050.8
    • Table 3. Simulation analysis of system distortion caused by mirror misalignment

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      Table 3. Simulation analysis of system distortion caused by mirror misalignment

      MirrorMisalignmentDistortion /μm
      Primary mirrorTilt 1′13
      Translation 0.2 mm10
      Tertiary mirrorTilt 1′4
      Translation 0.2 mm5
      Quaternary mirrorTilt 1′2
      Translation 0.2 mm10
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    Chongyang Li, Yue Xiao, Wenjin Wu, Wenguang Li, Junhang Liu, Shoucheng Pang, Chao Zhang, Jukui Yang, Yongchao Zheng. Simulation Analysis and Practice of Alignment and Calibration of Optical Mapping Cameras for Deep Space Exploration (Invited)[J]. Acta Optica Sinica, 2025, 45(18): 1828005

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    Paper Information

    Category: Remote Sensing and Sensors

    Received: May. 21, 2025

    Accepted: Jun. 18, 2025

    Published Online: Sep. 3, 2025

    The Author Email: Chongyang Li (jlulcy508@sina.com)

    DOI:10.3788/AOS251128

    CSTR:32393.14.AOS251128

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