An antenna system for receiving both RF wave and optical wave radiation
via a single antenna aperture that may be moved between stowed and
deployed configurations as needed. The system includes a wavefront
correction system for correcting optical wavefront distortion errors
caused by anomalies in the shape of the antenna aperture itself, as well
as optical wavefront distortion errors caused by atmospheric
perturbations. The optical components used for optical signal
conditioning are supported from the antenna aperture and form a compact,
unobtrusive means for separating electromagnetic and optical wave signals
received by the antenna aperture.