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Forming Mandrels for X-Ray Mirror SubstratesPrecision forming mandrels are one element in X-ray mirror development at NASA. Current mandrel fabrication process is capable of meeting the allocated precision requirements for a 5 arcsec telescope. A manufacturing plan is outlined for a large IXO-scale program.
Document ID
20110015323
Acquisition Source
Goddard Space Flight Center
Document Type
Presentation
Authors
Blake, Peter N.
(NASA Goddard Space Flight Center Greenbelt, MD, United States)
Saha. To,p
(NASA Goddard Space Flight Center Greenbelt, MD, United States)
Zhang, Will
(NASA Goddard Space Flight Center Greenbelt, MD, United States)
O'Dell, Stephen
(NASA Marshall Space Flight Center Huntsville, AL, United States)
Kester, Thomas
(NASA Marshall Space Flight Center Huntsville, AL, United States)
Jones, William
(NASA Marshall Space Flight Center Huntsville, AL, United States)
Date Acquired
August 25, 2013
Publication Date
August 21, 2011
Subject Category
Optics
Report/Patent Number
GSFC.CPR.5035.2011
Report Number: GSFC.CPR.5035.2011
Meeting Information
Meeting: Forming Mandrels for X-Ray Mirror Substrates
Location: San Diego, CA
Country: United States
Start Date: August 21, 2011
End Date: August 25, 2011
Sponsors: International Society for Optical Engineering
Distribution Limits
Public
Copyright
Work of the US Gov. Public Use Permitted.
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