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5 - 10 July 2026
Copenhagen, Denmark
Conference 14145 > Paper 14145-229
Paper 14145-229

Simulating images for a complete HWO survey with coronagraphoto

8 July 2026 • 17:30 - 19:00 CEST | Room B4-M3

Abstract

Evaluating the end-to-end performance of coronagraph designs for HWO will require simulations that span a full multi-year mission timeline. Such simulations must capture instrument performance, evolving astrophysical scenes, and post-processing, generating data volumes that push the limits of current tools. To address this challenge we have developed a new pipeline by linking a new image simulation tool called coronagraphoto to existing HWO mission simulation tools. We will present images representing a complete, multi-year simulated observing campaign by a preliminary HWO design. The dataset consists of thousands of individual frames over multiple photometric bands, capturing the orbital motion of multi-planet systems and multiple noise sources. This work will provide a vital dataset for testing post-processing algorithms and performing trade studies between HWO coronagraph designs. We plan to make this complete dataset publicly available.

Presenter

Corey Spohn
NASA Goddard Space Flight Ctr. (United States)
Corey received his PhD in Aerospace Engineering from Cornell University working in the Space Imaging and Optical Systems laboratory. He is now a postdoc in the Astrophysics division at NASA Goddard Space Flight center.
Presenter/Author
Corey Spohn
NASA Goddard Space Flight Ctr. (United States)
Author
Christopher C. Stark
NASA Goddard Space Flight Ctr. (United States)