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Progress Report on the University of Arizona NGST Mirror System DemonstratorWe will present an update for the University of Arizona NGST (Next Generation Space Telescope) Mirror System Demonstrator (NMSD). The 2-m, f/5 NMSD mirror uses a 2 mm thick glass substrate and an actuated lightweight structure for surface accuracy and support. We will review the mirror's basic design and summarize the fabrication process. We will also discuss the current results from system integration and testing.
Document ID
20020067655
Acquisition Source
Marshall Space Flight Center
Document Type
Conference Paper
Authors
Baiocchi, Dave
(NASA Marshall Space Flight Center Huntsville, AL United States)
Burge, Jim
(NASA Marshall Space Flight Center Huntsville, AL United States)
Cuerden, Brian
(NASA Marshall Space Flight Center Huntsville, AL United States)
Stahl, Philip
Date Acquired
August 20, 2013
Publication Date
January 1, 2002
Subject Category
Optics
Meeting Information
Meeting: 2nd Annual Technology Days
Location: Huntsville, AL
Country: United States
Start Date: May 22, 2002
End Date: May 24, 2002
Funding Number(s)
CONTRACT_GRANT: NAS8-97309
Distribution Limits
Public
Copyright
Work of the US Gov. Public Use Permitted.

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