Fabrication and testing of a large active primary reflector structure

Paul D. MacNeal; Ken A. Jewett; George E. Sevaston; Leonard I. Dorsky

doi:10.1117/12.176113

31 May 1994 Fabrication and testing of a large active primary reflector structure

Paul D. MacNeal, Ken A. Jewett, George E. Sevaston, Leonard I. Dorsky

Proceedings Volume 2201, Adaptive Optics in Astronomy; (1994) https://doi.org/10.1117/12.176113
Event: 1994 Symposium on Astronomical Telescopes and Instrumentation for the 21st Century, 1994, Kailua, Kona, HI, United States

Abstract

This paper discusses the fabrication considerations and proposed testing concepts for a twelve meter, graphite-epoxy space truss that is being developed to provide structural support for the primary mirror system of the SpacE Laser ENErgy (SELENE) Beam Transmission Optical System (BTOS). A general description of the mirror support configuration is presented. Specific issues which are addressed include low-cost fabrication techniques utilized in the support structure. Later, a description of the dynamic testing program for the entire active primary mirror system is outlined.

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Paul D. MacNeal, Ken A. Jewett, George E. Sevaston, and Leonard I. Dorsky "Fabrication and testing of a large active primary reflector structure", Proc. SPIE 2201, Adaptive Optics in Astronomy, (31 May 1994); https://doi.org/10.1117/12.176113

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