ThermalOpticalAnalyzer

What is it about?

Thermal Optical Analyzer is a precision-engineered scientific tool designed for aerospace engineers and optical scientists working with segmented space telescopes. This advanced application models how thermal variations during orbital cycles affect the optical phase stability of telescope mirror segments, combining material properties, orbital temperature swings, and control system efficiency to accurately estimate cumulative phase drift and overall phasing RMS error. The app features a modern gradient interface with intuitive parameter input controls including segment count, orbit altitude, temperature swing, material coefficient of thermal expansion, and control system efficiency settings. It provides comprehensive analysis results with phase drift calculations, RMS error measurements, stability ratings, and engineering recommendations. The application includes data persistence capabilities allowing users to save and compare multiple analysis sessions, making it an essential companion for advanced telescope design, adaptive phasing control research, and maintaining sub-nanometer alignment stability across orbital cycles.