@inproceedings{002f2dac03604374b10aeb721d2a05c5,
title = "Characterization of an alignment procedure using an air bearing and off-the-shelf optics",
abstract = "We characterize the precision of five approaches used to align a series of targets over a distance of two meters. For many applications, an alignment telescope provides the necessary precision for positioning targets. However, for systems with tight tolerances, we must have a measure of the uncertainties in the alignment telescope to determine if it can truly meet the system requirements. We develop a procedure to measure the precision of each alignment approach and compare their performances. We use a telescope constructed from off-the-shelf optics and mechanics to determine if we can obtain alignment precision comparable to an alignment telescope of superior optical quality.",
keywords = "Air bearing, Alignment datum, Alignment precision, Alignment telescope",
author = "L. Coyle and M. Dubin and Burge, {J. H.}",
year = "2010",
doi = "10.1117/12.863237",
language = "English (US)",
isbn = "9780819482891",
series = "Proceedings of SPIE - The International Society for Optical Engineering",
booktitle = "Optical System Alignment, Tolerancing, and Verification IV",
note = "Optical System Alignment, Tolerancing, and Verification IV ; Conference date: 01-08-2010 Through 02-08-2010",
}