36th Cycle Research Projects

  CASINI CHIARA - In-flight calibration and performance verification for space instruments

Research project

The research program is based on-ground and in-flight calibration and performance verification of the Metis instrument for the Solar Orbiter mission.

  GROSSI ARMANDO - Development of a fine steering tip/tilt mechanism for space applications

Research project
The research project aims at the development of an active secondary mirror for space telescopes, using piezoelectric actuators.