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Development Of Composite Panels For Telescope MirrorsReport describes continuing program for development of lightweight hexagonal graphite/epoxy composite panels intended to support precisely curved mirror surfaces assembled into large telescope mirror. Discusses development requirements, technical decisions, fabrication methods, measurements of properties of materials, analytical simulation, and thermal vacuum testing. Telescope flown in orbit around Earth to observe at wavelengths down to 30 micrometers.
Document ID
19910000555
Acquisition Source
Legacy CDMS
Document Type
Other - NASA Tech Brief
Authors
Freeland, Robert E. (Caltech)
Mcelroy, Paul M. (Caltech)
Johnston, Robert D. (Hexcel Corp.)
Date Acquired
August 14, 2013
Publication Date
October 1, 1991
Publication Information
Publication: NASA Tech Briefs
Volume: 15
Issue: 10
ISSN: 0145-319X
Subject Category
Fabrication Technology
Report/Patent Number
NPO-17895
Accession Number
91B10555
Distribution Limits
Public
Copyright
Work of the US Gov. Public Use Permitted.

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