A new method of realizing the super light space zoom reflector

Kunyu Tao; Sen Fu; Xiaotong Qu; Boshu Sun; Yanping Zhou

doi:10.1117/12.791066

12 March 2008 A new method of realizing the super light space zoom reflector

Kunyu Tao, Sen Fu, Xiaotong Qu, Boshu Sun, Yanping Zhou

Proceedings Volume 6624, International Symposium on Photoelectronic Detection and Imaging 2007: Optoelectronic System Design, Manufacturing, and Testing; 66240F (2008) https://doi.org/10.1117/12.791066
Event: International Symposium on Photoelectronic Detection and Imaging: Technology and Applications 2007, 2007, Beijing, China

Abstract

Space zoom reflector (SZR) is a key component in many applications of intending super-range deep space optical communication in interstellar task, laser antimissile etc. In this article, the demand of SZR has been analyzed, and a new plane machining method has been brought forward, which uses load on edge flexural torque to adjust the focal length and micrometer mechanisms to implement the precise closed-loop control. Firstly the study discusses the feasibility of using entire distortion to obtain steady focus in mechanics of elasticity, and then advances the techniques of its realization and methods of space combination and unfolding. Finally it describes the methods on how to adjust the SZR's focus, control tracking and pointing directions and increase its precision. Compared with SZRs made in other methods, this SZR is easier to machining, to adjust the focus and to be applied in the space combination with lower cost. All these merits give it a very good prospect.

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Kunyu Tao, Sen Fu, Xiaotong Qu, Boshu Sun, and Yanping Zhou "A new method of realizing the super light space zoom reflector", Proc. SPIE 6624, International Symposium on Photoelectronic Detection and Imaging 2007: Optoelectronic System Design, Manufacturing, and Testing, 66240F (12 March 2008); https://doi.org/10.1117/12.791066

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