Technology Overview

MZA provides advanced solutions for a variety of technical problems. We support advanced simulation and analysis, optical design and implementation, and data acquisition, analysis, and management. You can see a detailed capabilities briefing and the informational links below. For information about our products (such as Wavetrain), please refer to the Products Tab.

Adaptive Dynamic Range Wavefront Sensor (ADRWFS)

On March 16, 2004 the United States Patent Office awarded MZA patent number 6,707,020 for the Adaptive Dynamic Range Wavefront Sensor (ADRWFS). The device is an adaptation of a Hartmann wavefront sensor that increases the dynamic range by more than a factor of five without reducing the sensor's accuracy. Bob Praus and Daniel Eastman invented the concept in the fall of 1998. You can view a pdf of the patent and the online documentation.

High Speed Tracking and Aimpoint Maintenance Systems

Information pending. Contact MZA for information in the meantime.

Adaptive Optics Systems

Information pending. Contact MZA for information in the meantime.