Optical characterization of window materials for aerospace applications

Ken K. Tedjojuwono; Natalie Clark; William M. Humphreys Jr.

doi:10.1117/12.2029469

15 October 2013 Optical characterization of window materials for aerospace applications

Ken K. Tedjojuwono, Natalie Clark, William M. Humphreys Jr.

Proceedings Volume 8884, Optifab 2013; 88841I (2013) https://doi.org/10.1117/12.2029469
Event: SPIE Optifab, 2013, Rochester, New York, United States

Abstract

An optical metrology laboratory has been developed to characterize the optical properties of optical window materials to be used for aerospace applications. Several optical measurement systems have been selected and developed to measure spectral transmittance, haze, clarity, birefringence, striae, wavefront quality, and wedge. In addition to silica based glasses, several optical lightweight polymer materials and transparent ceramics have been investigated in the laboratory. The measurement systems and selected empirical results for non-silica materials are described. These measurements will be used to form the basis of acceptance criteria for selection of window materials for future aerospace vehicle and habitat designs.

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Ken K. Tedjojuwono, Natalie Clark, and William M. Humphreys Jr. "Optical characterization of window materials for aerospace applications", Proc. SPIE 8884, Optifab 2013, 88841I (15 October 2013); https://doi.org/10.1117/12.2029469

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