Layer oriented: science with MAD and beyond

The Layer Oriented Wavefront Sensor for MAD has been used in the sky to achieve science. The preliminary results from a six night run and the perspectives in terms of achieved performances and projections of sky coverage for slightly more sophisticated system like the Multiple Field of View one are shown indicating that the sensor is keeping its promises.

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