Custom Optics vs Modified COTS for Small Spacecraft : The Build vs . Rebuild Decision
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This paper provides a comparative case study detailing parallel experiences with both a modified commercial off-theshelf lens and a custom lens for small satellite applications. These lens designs were employed in two successive hardware generations of the ST-16 star tracker. The two designs are compared experimentally, measuring effective aperture, photometric efficiency, point-spread function and thermal stability. We show that opting for custom optical design can effectively remedy deficiencies in performance but often at the expense of technical and budgetary risks.
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