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AO proposal for FP7 June 2006, N. HubinAO proposal for FP7 June 2006, N. Hubin
Proposal for a European Adaptive Optics Proposal for a European Adaptive Optics Program Program
to be funded in the frame of FP7to be funded in the frame of FP7
N. HubinN. Hubin
European Southern ObservatoryEuropean Southern Observatory
AO proposal for FP7 June 2006, N. HubinAO proposal for FP7 June 2006, N. Hubin
ScopeScope
Status & achievements of OPTICON- JRA1Status & achievements of OPTICON- JRA1
Status & achievements of the AO WP in the ELT DSStatus & achievements of the AO WP in the ELT DS
The AO European ELT roadmap & ChallengesThe AO European ELT roadmap & Challenges
European ELT AO concepts: Demonstrators & pathfinders European ELT AO concepts: Demonstrators & pathfinders on existing 8-10 m Facilities on existing 8-10 m Facilities
Adaptive Optics enabling technologiesAdaptive Optics enabling technologies
AO Networking, Coordination & InterfacesAO Networking, Coordination & Interfaces
Adaptive Optics Access: Adaptive Optics Access: WHT ELT Test bed ProposalWHT ELT Test bed Proposal
AO proposal for FP7 June 2006, N. HubinAO proposal for FP7 June 2006, N. Hubin
Status & achievements of OPTICON- Status & achievements of OPTICON- JRA1…. &2JRA1…. &2
AO proposal for FP7 June 2006, N. HubinAO proposal for FP7 June 2006, N. Hubin
AO status & achievement in the FP6AO status & achievement in the FP6OPTICON-JRA1
Design VLT AO Facility 1170 actuators Deformable
Secondary Mirror1.1 m diameter!
Test Facility1.1 m Zerodur
Thin shell
AO proposal for FP7 June 2006, N. HubinAO proposal for FP7 June 2006, N. Hubin
AO status & achievement in the FP6AO status & achievement in the FP6OPTICON-JRA1 & 2
Design of the VLT Planet Finder
1370 act. DMReal-Time Control
StoreArea
Image Area
240x12024 µm
StoreArea
Image Area
240x12024 µm
OP 1
OP 2 GainRegisters
OP 3
OP 4 GainRegisters
OP 8GainRegisters
OP 7
OP 6GainRegisters
OP 5
StoreArea
Image Area
240x12024 µm
StoreArea
Image Area
240x12024 µm
OP 1
OP 2 GainRegisters
OP 3
OP 4 GainRegisters
OP 8GainRegisters
OP 7
OP 6GainRegisters
OP 5
StoreAreaStoreArea
Image Area
240x12024 µm
StoreArea
Image Area
240x12024 µm
OP 1OP 1
OP 2 GainRegisters
OP 2 GainRegisters
OP 3OP 3
OP 4 GainRegisters
OP 4 GainRegisters
OP 8GainRegisters
OP 8GainRegisters
OP 7OP 7
OP 6GainRegisters
OP 6GainRegisters
OP 5OP 5
2402 detector for wavefront sensing
AO proposal for FP7 June 2006, N. HubinAO proposal for FP7 June 2006, N. Hubin
AO status & achievement in the FP6:AO status & achievement in the FP6:JRA1: JRA1: High contrast & Micro-technologyHigh contrast & Micro-technology
Large stroke 52 act. Micro-DM
19 act. electrostatic MOEMS
High (1024) Order Test bench
1024 channels drive elec.
Toward the 100 actuators
Prototype
AO proposal for FP7 June 2006, N. HubinAO proposal for FP7 June 2006, N. Hubin
AO subsystems for 8 m LBT & 10m GTCAO subsystems for 8 m LBT & 10m GTC
Development of the LINC-NIRVANA
Ground Layer AO &Calibration of the
Adaptive M2
Telescope simulator for the GTC-AO
AO proposal for FP7 June 2006, N. HubinAO proposal for FP7 June 2006, N. Hubin
Status & achievements of the AO WP Status & achievements of the AO WP in the ELT DSin the ELT DS
AO proposal for FP7 June 2006, N. HubinAO proposal for FP7 June 2006, N. Hubin
ELT Design study: AO WPELT Design study: AO WP
MCAO 3DM
LGS based AO concepts for the European ELT
AO simulations, algorithms & Large DM feasibilities
GCurrentDriver
and coil
MirrorShell
CapacitiveSensor
ADCLIN
ci(t)from rec.@1kHz
e(t)
p(t)
n(t)
-+
++
Delay DAC+-
Commandvector
from rec.@1kHz
56kHz@-3dBFikck
+
Control loop of i-th actuator
Feed-forward force
K d/dt
v(t)
K d/dt
v(t)
70kHz internal loop
AO proposal for FP7 June 2006, N. HubinAO proposal for FP7 June 2006, N. Hubin
FP6 outcomesFP6 outcomes
Thanks to OPTICON:Thanks to OPTICON: Early enabling technologies crucial for the new AO facilitiesEarly enabling technologies crucial for the new AO facilities Designs of three major AO facilities Designs of three major AO facilities All approved today!! All approved today!! Advanced R&D in the field of MEMs Advanced R&D in the field of MEMs Jobs created Jobs created Keep European leadership in the field of AO on 8-10mKeep European leadership in the field of AO on 8-10m
Thanks to FP6 ELT Design StudyThanks to FP6 ELT Design Study Concepts dev. & simulations of challenging AO systemsConcepts dev. & simulations of challenging AO systems 2.5 m DM concepts 2.5 m DM concepts prototype of technological bricks prototype of technological bricks Novel AO concepts focused on Laser Guide StarsNovel AO concepts focused on Laser Guide Stars Smart algorithms reducing high computing powerSmart algorithms reducing high computing power Prepare the E-ELT Phase BPrepare the E-ELT Phase B
AO proposal for FP7 June 2006, N. HubinAO proposal for FP7 June 2006, N. Hubin
The AO European ELT roadmap & The AO European ELT roadmap & challengeschallenges
AO proposal for FP7 June 2006, N. HubinAO proposal for FP7 June 2006, N. Hubin
Science with ELTs may require:Science with ELTs may require:
Reduced seeing capability over 5-6’ FoV @ all Reduced seeing capability over 5-6’ FoV @ all λλ
Narrow field diffraction limit imaging/spectroscopy (10Narrow field diffraction limit imaging/spectroscopy (100.6 0.6 μμm)m)
30”-1’ continuous FoV diffraction limit imaging in K30”-1’ continuous FoV diffraction limit imaging in KI bandsI bands
Ensquared Energy >20% in ~50mas pixel in n directions over Ensquared Energy >20% in ~50mas pixel in n directions over 10’ FoV10’ FoV
High contrast (10High contrast (10-7-7 to 10 to 10-9-9) differential imaging/spectroscopy for ) differential imaging/spectroscopy for planet detection and characterizationplanet detection and characterization
Because of windshake & tracking errorsELT may require Adaptive Optics even in seeing limited
mode Adaptive Telescope
Full sky operation may require multi-LGSs
AO proposal for FP7 June 2006, N. HubinAO proposal for FP7 June 2006, N. Hubin
Overview of AO possible performanceOverview of AO possible performance
AO proposal for FP7 June 2006, N. HubinAO proposal for FP7 June 2006, N. Hubin
The European ELT roadmap: 1The European ELT roadmap: 1stst light AO light AO
NGS Single Conjugate AO Commissioning of the Adaptive telescope
with one large DM
Ground Layer AO + LGSsFull sky, Adaptive
telescope with seeing reducer
(1st light multi LGSs)
Laser Tomography AO + LGSs
Medium Sky Coverage small FoV diffraction
limited AO
Toward 2nd light AO
AO proposal for FP7 June 2006, N. HubinAO proposal for FP7 June 2006, N. Hubin
The European ELT roadmap: 2The European ELT roadmap: 2ndnd light AO light AO
LGS Multi- Conjugate AO Post Focal DMs & MCAO reconstructors
Dedicated AO
NGS High contrast imaging
Post focal high density DM + high contrast inst.
Dedicated AO
LGS Multi-object AO Multi- corrected IFUs
Additional LGSs
Dedicated AO
AO proposal for FP7 June 2006, N. HubinAO proposal for FP7 June 2006, N. Hubin
European ELT Adaptive Optics conceptsEuropean ELT Adaptive Optics conceptsDemonstrators & pathfinders Demonstrators & pathfinders on existing 8-10 m Facilitieson existing 8-10 m Facilities
17FP7 preparation meeting Paris, 29FP7 preparation meeting Paris, 29 thth-30-30thth March 2006, N. Hubin March 2006, N. Hubin
VLT AO Facility: A GL & LTAO Pathfinder for ELT
Concept of Active/Adaptive Telescope
Four Sodium Laser Guide Stars
2 GLAO syst. (GALACSI, GRAAL)– 10’ NIR seeing reducer (HAWK-I)
– 1’ visible seeing reducer (MUSE)
Laser Tomography AO: Sr(v)~10%
Enabling technologies:– 1.1 m convex aspherical Deformable M2,
1170 act.
– 2 mm Zerodur thin shell
– Raman fibre laser
– ~0 noise, 2402 pix., 1kHz WFS-CCD
– Computing power 200 x NAOS
Laboratory testing facility (ASSIST)
On-sky; 2011-2012
4 LGSsLaser Room
GALACSI MUSE
GRAAL Hawk-I
Deformable M2
AO proposal for FP7 June 2006, N. HubinAO proposal for FP7 June 2006, N. Hubin
VLT AO Facility pathfinder for ELT 1VLT AO Facility pathfinder for ELT 1stst light AO light AO
11stst light AO facility conceptual design for ELT (SC-GL-LTAO) light AO facility conceptual design for ELT (SC-GL-LTAO)
Development of the VLT AO Facility: Pathfinder for ELTDevelopment of the VLT AO Facility: Pathfinder for ELT
Laboratory & on-sky testing of the AO Facility at the VLTLaboratory & on-sky testing of the AO Facility at the VLT
Preliminary design of the ELT 1Preliminary design of the ELT 1stst light AO facility light AO facility
Specifications of key AO subsystemsSpecifications of key AO subsystems Large DM & Field stabilizationLarge DM & Field stabilization Sodium lasersSodium lasers Real Time computer & wavefront sensorsReal Time computer & wavefront sensors
Specific studies on optimum algorithms & calibration strategiesSpecific studies on optimum algorithms & calibration strategies
Partners: Partners: ESOESO, PHASE*, INAF, Leiden, PHASE*, INAF, Leiden
Eligible cost: 7 MEligible cost: 7 M€ incl. 70 FTEs, 6 years€ incl. 70 FTEs, 6 years
EC funded: <5 EC funded: <5 MM€ €
* Phase: ONERA + LESIA + GEPI
AO proposal for FP7 June 2006, N. HubinAO proposal for FP7 June 2006, N. Hubin
Design of Multi-Object Adaptive Optics InstrumentDesign of Multi-Object Adaptive Optics Instrument
Conceptual design of an ELT MOAO instrumentConceptual design of an ELT MOAO instrument
Laboratory demonstration to validate simulationsLaboratory demonstration to validate simulations
Critical sub-systems prototypingCritical sub-systems prototyping
Develop a VLT on-sky MOAO demonstratorDevelop a VLT on-sky MOAO demonstrator Evaluation of the scientific performance on-skyEvaluation of the scientific performance on-sky 5-7 WFS buttons5-7 WFS buttons Smart focal plane 3-5 beam steering devices: IFU + imagingSmart focal plane 3-5 beam steering devices: IFU + imaging NGS or LGS based; with/without Adaptive SecondaryNGS or LGS based; with/without Adaptive Secondary
Updated conceptual design of the Multi-IFU instrument for ELTUpdated conceptual design of the Multi-IFU instrument for ELT
Partners: Partners: LAMLAM, Phase, ESO , Phase, ESO
Eligible cost: 8 MEligible cost: 8 M€ incl. 86 FTEs, 6 years€ incl. 86 FTEs, 6 years
EC funded <4 M€EC funded <4 M€
Cost and deliveries to be reviewedCost and deliveries to be reviewed
AO proposal for FP7 June 2006, N. HubinAO proposal for FP7 June 2006, N. Hubin
AO proposal for FP7 June 2006, N. HubinAO proposal for FP7 June 2006, N. Hubin
Exo-planet detection for ELTsExo-planet detection for ELTsConceptual design of an ELT High contrast Instrument
Opto-mechanical design, interface to telescope End-to-end simulations, feedback from SPHERE development
VLT – SPHERE development and laboratory & on-sky testingOn-sky demonstration with HOT- + on a segmented telescope
Coronagraphy & Post coronagraph Speckles suppression system Co-phasing & AO interactions
Prototyping Coronagraphs, Super-polished optics, focal plane WFS Woofer & tweeter MOEMS up to 4K, IFS components
Calibration & Post-processing Development of Post processing methods Laboratory & on-sky validation
Partners: Partners: ESO-LAOGESO-LAOG, INSU, PHASE, ETH, INAF, CRAL, Oxford, MPIA, , INSU, PHASE, ETH, INAF, CRAL, Oxford, MPIA, IAC?IAC?
Eligible cost: 6.6 MEligible cost: 6.6 M€ incl. 59 FTEs, 6 years€ incl. 59 FTEs, 6 yearsEC funded <4 M€EC funded <4 M€
AO proposal for FP7 June 2006, N. HubinAO proposal for FP7 June 2006, N. Hubin
MEMs based MCAO demonstratorMEMs based MCAO demonstrator
Goal: Demonstrate feasibility of a compact post-focal MCAO Goal: Demonstrate feasibility of a compact post-focal MCAO system for ELTsystem for ELT MCAO integrated in the instrument MCAO integrated in the instrumentConceptual design of an ELT integrated MCAO systemConceptual design of an ELT integrated MCAO systemDev. of a MOEMS & LGS based MCAO system demonstratorDev. of a MOEMS & LGS based MCAO system demonstrator
Make use of the VLT multi-LGS & Deformable Secondary MirrorMake use of the VLT multi-LGS & Deformable Secondary Mirror Woofer-tweeter (1k actuators) to overcome MEMs stroke limitationsWoofer-tweeter (1k actuators) to overcome MEMs stroke limitations 3 layers (incl. Deformable Secondary Mirror)3 layers (incl. Deformable Secondary Mirror) MCAO at shorter MCAO at shorter λλ 30” FoV with high Strehl uniformity 30” FoV with high Strehl uniformity crowded fields & photometry crowded fields & photometry
Laboratory demonstration to validate concept & simulationsLaboratory demonstration to validate concept & simulationsSpecifications of key AO subsystems for ELTsSpecifications of key AO subsystems for ELTsPartners: Partners: INAFINAF, ESO, PHASE, ESO, PHASEEligible cost: 3 MEligible cost: 3 M€ incl. 30 FTEs, 6 years€ incl. 30 FTEs, 6 yearsEC funded: <2 M€EC funded: <2 M€Cost & deliveries to be reviewedCost & deliveries to be reviewed
AO proposal for FP7 June 2006, N. HubinAO proposal for FP7 June 2006, N. Hubin
Adaptive Optics Adaptive Optics Enabling technologiesEnabling technologies
24FP7 preparation meeting Paris, 29FP7 preparation meeting Paris, 29 thth-30-30thth March 2006, N. Hubin March 2006, N. Hubin
Key technology SCAO GLAO LTAO MCAO MOAO XAO
Adaptive Mirror 2.5-3 m class with 30 mm pitch (6-8kact.); ~852
Piezo DMs X X X 852 ? X 2002 – 1-2μm
MEMS X X X 20-852 20-852 2002 – 1-2μm
Vis. WFS detector
IR WFS detector
High red QE; 1e- RON 6002; 0.7kfr/s
High QE <5 e- RON 1282; 0.7kfr/s
2-3kfr/s
2562; 2-3kfr/s
Guidestar lasers X ~20-50W, CW or pulsed X
Processors RTC & Smart algorithms avoiding explicit matrix-vector multiplies & addressing tomography issues
LGS WFS X Dynamic refocusing +
custom CCD?
X
Required AO technologies for a European ELT (~42m)
Expected implementation time?
AO proposal for FP7 June 2006, N. HubinAO proposal for FP7 June 2006, N. Hubin
AO detectors R&DAO detectors R&D
Visible wavefront sensor detectorVisible wavefront sensor detector see Philippe Feautrier presentationsee Philippe Feautrier presentation
IR wavefront sensor detector development being IR wavefront sensor detector development being launched now by ESOlaunched now by ESO
Coordination with GEMINI -TMT- AURA etc…Coordination with GEMINI -TMT- AURA etc…
AO proposal for FP7 June 2006, N. HubinAO proposal for FP7 June 2006, N. Hubin
2.5 m deformable mirror design & prototyping2.5 m deformable mirror design & prototyping
Goal: Develop baseline & alternative solutionGoal: Develop baseline & alternative solutionSpecifications (ESO) + Industrial Call for TenderSpecifications (ESO) + Industrial Call for Tender3 competitive conceptual designs 3 competitive conceptual designs review (6months)review (6months)2 concepts funded: Prototyping 2 concepts funded: Prototyping review (12months) review (12months)1 concept selected for Preliminary & Final design1 concept selected for Preliminary & Final designThin shell prototypeThin shell prototypePartner: Partner: ESOESO + others to be identified after CFT + others to be identified after CFT (CILAS, SAGEM, TNO-TPD, ADS, Microgate in collaboration (CILAS, SAGEM, TNO-TPD, ADS, Microgate in collaboration with PHASE, LAM, SESO, INAF)with PHASE, LAM, SESO, INAF)
Eligible cost: 2.5 MEligible cost: 2.5 M€ (0.3, 0.6, 1, 0.6), 4 years€ (0.3, 0.6, 1, 0.6), 4 yearsEC funded <1.8 M€EC funded <1.8 M€
AO proposal for FP7 June 2006, N. HubinAO proposal for FP7 June 2006, N. Hubin
1-2mm pitch “large stroke” DM R&D1-2mm pitch “large stroke” DM R&D
Goal: Develop Woofer & tweeter MDMs solution for compact Goal: Develop Woofer & tweeter MDMs solution for compact XAO, MCAO & MOAO systemsXAO, MCAO & MOAO systems
Woofer & tweeter MDMs Specifications (ESO, INSU, INAF)Woofer & tweeter MDMs Specifications (ESO, INSU, INAF)
Industrial Call for TendersIndustrial Call for Tenders
Two x 2 competitive designs & techno brick prototypes (18 Two x 2 competitive designs & techno brick prototypes (18 months) months) reviewreview
Development of one ~3-400 actuators woofer MDMsDevelopment of one ~3-400 actuators woofer MDMs
Development of one 4K actuators tweeter MDMsDevelopment of one 4K actuators tweeter MDMs
Partner: Partner: ESOESO, INSU, INAF + others to be identified after CFT , INSU, INAF + others to be identified after CFT (CILAS, BAE, ALPAO, OKO, LETI, IPMS, UKATC ….)(CILAS, BAE, ALPAO, OKO, LETI, IPMS, UKATC ….)
Eligible cost: 2.9 MEligible cost: 2.9 M€ (1.2, 0.5, 1.2), 5 years€ (1.2, 0.5, 1.2), 5 years
EC funded <2.1 M€EC funded <2.1 M€
AO proposal for FP7 June 2006, N. HubinAO proposal for FP7 June 2006, N. Hubin
Cryogenic Deformable MirrorCryogenic Deformable Mirror
Goal: Develop a cryogenic DM for Mid-IR instrumentGoal: Develop a cryogenic DM for Mid-IR instrument
Conceptual design of the Mid-IR AO systemConceptual design of the Mid-IR AO system
Specifications of the cryogenic DMSpecifications of the cryogenic DM industrial CFT industrial CFT
Two feasibility studies of a cryo-DM + small prototypesTwo feasibility studies of a cryo-DM + small prototypes
Cryogenic testing of the DM prototypesCryogenic testing of the DM prototypes
Partner: Partner: LeidenLeiden, ASTRON, ESO + others to be , ASTRON, ESO + others to be identified after CFT identified after CFT (TNO, OKO, CILAS, LETI, ALPAO,….)(TNO, OKO, CILAS, LETI, ALPAO,….)
Eligible cost: 0.8 MEligible cost: 0.8 M€ (0.6, 0.2), 3 years€ (0.6, 0.2), 3 years
EC funded <0.4 M€EC funded <0.4 M€
Cost to be confirmedCost to be confirmed
AO proposal for FP7 June 2006, N. HubinAO proposal for FP7 June 2006, N. Hubin
Algorithms & Real-Time ComputerAlgorithms & Real-Time Computer
Goal: Develop Real-Time Computer for the next generation of AO systems & implement/demonstrate new smart control algorithms
Develop a Real-Time Computer platform (SPARTA +) to study new algorithms
Develop the next generation of Real Time Computers: Cell Blade Servers demonstrator Intel Arrays demonstrator
Survey of new emerging technologies
Partner: Partner: ESOESO, Durham, PHASE, CRAL, Shaktiware, Durham, PHASE, CRAL, Shaktiware
Eligible cost: 1.8 MEligible cost: 1.8 M€, 5 years€, 5 years
EC funded <0.9 M€EC funded <0.9 M€
AO proposal for FP7 June 2006, N. HubinAO proposal for FP7 June 2006, N. Hubin
Sodium laser R&DSodium laser R&D
Goal: Demonstrate feasibility of at least 2 laser demonstrators Goal: Demonstrate feasibility of at least 2 laser demonstrators able to deliver 50W CW, 20W pulsed @ 1kHz.able to deliver 50W CW, 20W pulsed @ 1kHz.
Development in close collaboration with industryDevelopment in close collaboration with industry
Design for 2 fiber lasers, 1 free space solid state & 1 dye laser Design for 2 fiber lasers, 1 free space solid state & 1 dye laser Enabling experiments (1 year) Enabling experiments (1 year) review 2 laser solutions review 2 laser solutions
Production of the high power prototypes and test results. Production of the high power prototypes and test results. Choice of the laser to proceed to packagingChoice of the laser to proceed to packaging
Laser packaging design including operation issues and final Laser packaging design including operation issues and final delivery of one complete laser unit. Final tests and report.delivery of one complete laser unit. Final tests and report.
Partner: Partner: ESOESO, UJF Grenoble, , UJF Grenoble, Friedrich-Schiller-Universität: Friedrich-Schiller-Universität: Institut für Angewandte Physik, Institut fuer Physikalische Hoch Institut für Angewandte Physik, Institut fuer Physikalische Hoch Technologie, Jena, IPF Technologies Ltd, London Technologie, Jena, IPF Technologies Ltd, London
Eligible cost: 3.6 M€ (incl. 22FTEs), 5 yearsEligible cost: 3.6 M€ (incl. 22FTEs), 5 years
EC funded <2 M€EC funded <2 M€
AO proposal for FP7 June 2006, N. HubinAO proposal for FP7 June 2006, N. Hubin
AO Networking, Coordination & InterfacesAO Networking, Coordination & Interfaces
AO proposal for FP7 June 2006, N. HubinAO proposal for FP7 June 2006, N. Hubin
AO Networking & CoordinationAO Networking & Coordination
Two Networks to strengthen an Science-instrument-AO Two Networks to strengthen an Science-instrument-AO integrated approach:integrated approach:
AO specification/performance & instrument designs: 150kAO specification/performance & instrument designs: 150k€€ AO facilities performance versus science performance: 150kAO facilities performance versus science performance: 150k€€
One specific AO Network: AO workshops/meetings on hot topics: One specific AO Network: AO workshops/meetings on hot topics: 250k250k€€ High contrast imaging techniquesHigh contrast imaging techniques AO Calibration methods and science outputsAO Calibration methods and science outputs Post-processing coordination meetingsPost-processing coordination meetings Woofer-tweeter MOAO, MCAO, XAOWoofer-tweeter MOAO, MCAO, XAO Smart control algorithms coordination meetingsSmart control algorithms coordination meetings Optimum wavefront sensing coordination meetingsOptimum wavefront sensing coordination meetings Progress & roadmap in AO enabling technologiesProgress & roadmap in AO enabling technologies
Lasers, detectors, deformable mirrors, Real time controlLasers, detectors, deformable mirrors, Real time control
AO proposal for FP7 June 2006, N. HubinAO proposal for FP7 June 2006, N. Hubin
Access:Access: WHT ELT Test bed ProposalWHT ELT Test bed Proposal
AO proposal for FP7 June 2006, N. HubinAO proposal for FP7 June 2006, N. Hubin
WHT ELT Test bed ProposalWHT ELT Test bed Proposal
Goal: Provide a European ELT LGS test facility at the WHT & carry out LGS risk reductions studies on the E-ELT AO technology roadmapThe 4.2 m Alt-Azimuth telescope as test bed facility on La PalmaEnhance one of the platforms as an LGS test facility:
New optics & electronics enclosures with temperature & humidity control Basic AO observational facilities (derot., acq. Syst., NGS “truth” sensor, NIR imager A low-cost sodium laser (CW fibre-based and/or pulsed modeless) Parallel-beam laser launch option (supported by scatter/fluorescence charac.) Cn
2 and Rayleigh profile monitoring Turbulence simulator & selectable feed-through NGS AO system (avoids duplication)
Access arrangement: Allocation of telescope nights for the best experimentsA series of experiments (next viewgraph)As a final refinement: engineer an installed LGS AO testbed
use the experimental results to help define it it will have the unique option for daytime and night-time use with real LGS
AO proposal for FP7 June 2006, N. HubinAO proposal for FP7 June 2006, N. Hubin
The candidate experimentsThe candidate experiments
LPSI MPE (S. Rabien) Parallel-launch LGS interferometer (uplink)
ELLAS ESO (D. Bonaccini Calia) Parallel-launch LGS interferometer (downlink)
Stitching Galway (A. Goncharov) Novel LGS stitching method for ELTs
SkyProjection MUST
Technion (E. Ribak) Novel beacon creation methods
AO support Leiden (R. Stuik) AO support for experiments
Elongation ESO (E. Marchetti) ELT-scale spot elongation study
MEMS Arcetri (S. Esposito) MEMS/MCAO aspects on-sky
Link OBSPM (G. Rousset) Experimental specification/analysis
Link ONERA (T. Fusco) Experimental specification/analysis
Real-time IAC-GTC (M. Reyes) FPGA Real-time control on-sky
Polychromatic LSP, Grenoble (J.-P. Pique) Experiments with pulsed modeless Na laser
LGS/MEMS Durham (R. Myers) LTAO, laser-MOAO, parallel-schemes
AO proposal for FP7 June 2006, N. HubinAO proposal for FP7 June 2006, N. Hubin
ManagementManagement
Pre-agreed mechanism for funding of experimental stagesPre-agreed mechanism for funding of experimental stages Simulations & system analysis Simulations & system analysis review review funding of laboratory funding of laboratory
experimentexperiment Laboratory demonstration Laboratory demonstration review review Access to Telescope time Access to Telescope time On-sky testing On-sky testing Test report Test report Release of X% of remaining funds Release of X% of remaining funds Flexible re-allocation of resources depending on quality of new Flexible re-allocation of resources depending on quality of new
proposalsproposals
Partner: Partner: Durham, Durham, & many others& many others
Eligible cost: 4.5 MEligible cost: 4.5 M€ (1.5, 3) 5 years€ (1.5, 3) 5 years
EC funded <3.4 M€EC funded <3.4 M€
Cost to be reviewedCost to be reviewed
AO proposal for FP7 June 2006, N. HubinAO proposal for FP7 June 2006, N. Hubin
AO proposal summaryAO proposal summary
ToolsTools ActivitiesActivities Eligible costEligible cost
Cost funded by ECCost funded by EC
Conceptual Design & Demonstrators
11stst light AO light AO
MOAO, XAO, MCAOMOAO, XAO, MCAO24.6 M24.6 M€€
15 M15 M€€
AO enabling Technologies
LDM, MDM, CryoDM, LDM, MDM, CryoDM, lasers, RTClasers, RTC
11.6 M11.6 M€€
7.2 M7.2 M€€
Networking AO-scienceAO-science
AO-instrumentAO-instrument
AO coordinationAO coordination
0.55 M0.55 M€€
Access WHT test bedWHT test bed 4.5 M4.5 M€€
3.4 M€3.4 M€
Total Eligible costEligible cost
Funded by the ECFunded by the EC41.25M41.25M€€
26.15M€26.15M€
AO proposal for FP7 June 2006, N. HubinAO proposal for FP7 June 2006, N. Hubin
CONCLUSIONSCONCLUSIONSAO results obtained in the frame of FP6 are outstandingAO results obtained in the frame of FP6 are outstandingAO FP7 proposal built on the same core teamAO FP7 proposal built on the same core teamAO for ELT: an abundance of challenges!AO for ELT: an abundance of challenges!Preliminary roadmap is being developedPreliminary roadmap is being developedFocus AO community effort to the agreed roadmapFocus AO community effort to the agreed roadmapDevelop E-ELT AO design & highly relevant demonstratorsDevelop E-ELT AO design & highly relevant demonstratorsDevelop required enabling technologies & prototypesDevelop required enabling technologies & prototypesInvest massively in AO key technologiesInvest massively in AO key technologiesAccess to WHT test bed to explore Sodium LGS solutions Access to WHT test bed to explore Sodium LGS solutions Develop a strong European coordination of AO:Develop a strong European coordination of AO:
Full autonomy of the lead institute to manage project development, cost Full autonomy of the lead institute to manage project development, cost and schedule but…and schedule but…
Payments granted based on measurable results & deliverablesPayments granted based on measurable results & deliverables Minimize I3 management overheads as far as possibleMinimize I3 management overheads as far as possible Suggestion for money flow:Suggestion for money flow: I3 coordinator I3 coordinator AO coordinator AO coordinator lead institute lead institute partners partners