SIRTF primary mirror design, analysis, and testing

George L. Sarver III; Scott S. Maa; Li S. Chang

doi:10.1117/12.23034

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1 November 1990 SIRTF primary mirror design, analysis, and testing

George L. Sarver III, Scott S. Maa, Li S. Chang

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Proceedings Volume 1340, Cryogenic Optical Systems and Instruments IV; (1990) https://doi.org/10.1117/12.23034
Event: 34th Annual International Technical Symposium on Optical and Optoelectronic Applied Science and Engineering, 1990, San Diego, CA, United States

Abstract

The primary mirror assembly (PMA) requirements and concepts for the Space Infrared Telescope Facility (SIRTF) program are discussed. The PMA studies at NASA/ARC resulted in the design of two engineering test articles, the development of a mirror mount cryogenic static load testing system, and the procurement and partial testing of a full scale spherical mirror mounting system. Preliminary analysis and testing of the single arch mirror with conical mount design and the structured mirror with the spherical mount design indicate that the designs will meet all figure and environmental requirements of the SIRTF program.

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George L. Sarver III, Scott S. Maa, and Li S. Chang "SIRTF primary mirror design, analysis, and testing", Proc. SPIE 1340, Cryogenic Optical Systems and Instruments IV, (1 November 1990); https://doi.org/10.1117/12.23034

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