NASA Technical Reports Server (NTRS) : Double pdf

NASA Technical Reports Server (NTRS) : Double

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A method of mounting a cryogenically cooled, lightweight, double arch, glass mirror was developed for infrared, astronomical telescopes such as the Space Infrared Telescope Facility (SIRTF). A 50 cm, fused silica mirror which was previously fabricated was modified for use with a new mount configuration. This mount concept was developed. The modification of the mirror, the fabrication of the mirror mount, and the room temperature testing of the mounted mirror are reported. A design for a SIRTF class primary mirror is suggested

• Creator/s: NASA Technical Reports Server (NTRS
• Date: 11/1/1983
• Year: 1983
• Book Topics/Themes: NASA Technical Reports Server (NTRS), CRYOGENICS, FLEXING, INFRARED TELESCOPES, MIRRORS, MOUNTING, SPACE INFRARED TELESCOPE FACILITY, OPTICAL EQUIPMENT, PRODUCT DEVELOPMENT, SPACE SHUTTLE PAYLOADS, Vukobratovich, D., Hillman, D

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