Compensation Techniques Aimed at Mitigating Vibrations in Optical Ground-Based Telescopes: A Systematic Review.

Area of Science:

• Astronomy and Astrophysics
• Optical Engineering
• Control Systems

Background:

• Ground-based optical telescopes are susceptible to vibrations, which degrade image quality.
• Effective vibration suppression is crucial for achieving high-resolution astronomical observations.
• Various techniques have been developed to mitigate vibrational disturbances.

Purpose of the Study:

• To systematically review and evaluate vibration suppression systems and techniques for optical ground-based telescopes.
• To provide a state-of-the-art overview of methods developed over the past two decades.
• To identify areas requiring future research in telescope vibration control.

Main Methods:

• Systematic literature search of three electronic databases (Science Direct, IEEE, Web of Science) from 2000 to 2020.
• Inclusion criteria focused on studies proposing vibration mitigation systems for optical telescopes with performance data.
• Analysis of nine eligible studies meeting the review criteria.

Main Results:

• Adaptive optics (AO) systems utilizing closed-loop control demonstrate feasibility in mitigating vibrations.
• Performance of AO systems can be enhanced through tailored variations and additions based on vibration characteristics.
• The reviewed techniques show promise but require further optimization.

Conclusions:

• Adaptive optics systems are a viable solution for reducing vibrations in optical telescopes.
• Customization of AO systems is essential for maximizing their effectiveness against specific vibration types.
• Further research is recommended to address limitations and advance vibration suppression technologies for optical telescopes.