Calibration of the laser metrology system on theX-ray telescope Astro-H

The Canadian ASTRO-H Metrology System (CAMS) is a laser-based device that will be
designed and built in Canada and flown in space onboard the x-ray telescope, ASTRO-H. The
purpose of the CAMS is to accurately measure structural deformations of the telescope
structure during observations so the scientific images acquired can be enhanced by removing
the errors introduced by the motion. The proposed internship focuses on the implementation
of the CAMS device alongside the x-ray telescope. This requires data processing algorithms
that use CAMS measurements to precisely adjust the position of each photon recorded by the
telescope. On orbit calibration of the CAMS is also required so the development of a
comprehensive calibration strategy is part of the proposed research. The intern will have the
support of two partner organizations, the Canadian Space Agency and the Neptec Design
Group, as well as the prime investigator for the CAMS, Luigi Gallo

Faculty Supervisor:

Luigi Gallo

Student:

Partner:

Neptec Design Group Limited;Canadian Space Agency (Saint-Hubert, QC)

Discipline:

Physics

Sector:

Manufacturing

University:

Saint Mary's University

Program: