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Table 1
Comparison of Kim TMS Type-I and Type-II telescope specifications.
| Parameter | Kim TMS Type-I | Kim TMS Type-II |
|---|---|---|
| Reference | [17] | [19] |
| Nominal wavelength (μm) | 0.650 | 30 |
| Primary mirror diameter (m) | 6.420 | 14 |
| Central obscuration | On-axis optical design with 1.38 m inner diameter on the primary mirror | Off-axis optical design without obscuration |
| Full field of view (deg)* | ±0.115 × 0.043° | ±0.02 × 0.02° |
| Primary mirror surface shape | Ellipse (on-axis conic surface) | Parabola (off-axis conic surface) |
| Primary mirror type | Rigid mirror | Inflatable mirror |
| Telescope F/# | 15 | 16 |
| Airy disk radius (μm) | 11.97 (at 0.650 μm wavelength) | 585 (at 30 μm wavelength) |
| Nominal strehl ratio† | ∼0.90–0.99 | ∼0.82–0.94 |
*Refer to the cited references for detailed FoV descriptions and focal plane definitions.
†Refer to the corresponding references for further details regarding field-dependent performance.
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