Analysis and testing of a soft actuation system for segmented reflector articulation and isolationSegmented reflectors have been proposed for space-based applications such as optical communication and large-diameter telescopes. An actuation system for mirrors in a space-based segmented mirror array has been developed as part of the National Aeronautics and Space Administration-sponsored Precision Segmented Reflector program. The actuation system, called the Articulated Panel Module (APM), articulates a mirror panel in 3 degrees of freedom in the submicron regime, isolates the panel from structural motion, and simplifies space assembly of the mirrors to the reflector backup truss. A breadboard of the APM has been built and is described. Three-axis modeling, analysis, and testing of the breadboard is discussed.
Document ID
19930055469
Acquisition Source
Legacy CDMS
Document Type
Conference Paper
Authors
Jandura, Louise (Jet Propulsion Lab., California Inst. of Tech. Pasadena, CA, United States)
Agronin, Michael L. (JPL Pasadena, CA, United States)
Date Acquired
August 16, 2013
Publication Date
January 1, 1991
Publication Information
Publication: In: Active and adaptive optical systems; Proceedings of the Meeting, San Diego, CA, July 22-24, 1991 (A93-39451 15-74)
Publisher: Society of Photo-Optical Instrumentation Engineers