Abstract
Advanced analytical software capabilities are being developed to advance the design of
prototypical hardware in the Engineering Division at MIT Lincoln Laboratory. The current effort
is focused on the integration of analysis tools tailored to the work flow, organizational structure,
and current technology demands. These tools are being designed to provide superior insight into
the interdisciplinary behavior of optical systems and enable rapid assessment and execution of
design trades to optimize the design of optomechanical systems. The custom software
architecture is designed to exploit and enhance the functionality of existing industry standard
commercial software, provide a framework for centralizing internally developed tools, and
deliver greater efficiency, productivity, and accuracy through standardization, automation, and
integration. Specific efforts have included the development of a feature-rich software package for
Structural-Thermal-Optical Performance (STOP) modeling, advanced Line Of Sight (LOS) jitter
simulations, and improved integration of dynamic testing and structural modeling.
