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Double arch mirror studyThe development of a method of mounting light weight glass mirrors for astronomical telescopes compatible with the goals of the Shuttle Infrared Telescope Facility (SIRTF) was investigated. A 20 in. diameter double arch lightweight mirror previously fabricated was modified to use a new mount configuration. This mount concept was developed and fabricated. The mounting concept of the double mounting mirror is outlined. The modifications made to the mirror, fabrication of the mirror mount, and room temperature testing of the mirror and mount and the extension of the mirror and mount concept to a full size (40 in. diameter) primary mirror for SIRTF are discussed.
Document ID
19840023567
Acquisition Source
Legacy CDMS
Document Type
Contractor Report (CR)
Authors
Vukobratovich, D. (Arizona Univ. Tucson, AZ, United States)
Hillman, D. (Arizona Univ. Tucson, AZ, United States)
Date Acquired
September 4, 2013
Publication Date
November 1, 1983
Subject Category
Mechanical Engineering
Report/Patent Number
NASA-CR-166589
NAS 1.26:166589
Report Number: NASA-CR-166589
Report Number: NAS 1.26:166589
Accession Number
84N31637
Funding Number(s)
CONTRACT_GRANT: NAG2-220
PROJECT: RTOP 506-61-81
Distribution Limits
Public
Copyright
Work of the US Gov. Public Use Permitted.

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