Analysis and testing of a soft actuation system for segmented-reflector articulation and isolation

Louise Jandura; Michael L. Agronin

doi:10.1117/12.48809

1 December 1991 Analysis and testing of a soft actuation system for segmented-reflector articulation and isolation

Louise Jandura, Michael L. Agronin

Proceedings Volume 1542, Active and Adaptive Optical Systems; (1991) https://doi.org/10.1117/12.48809
Event: San Diego, '91, 1991, San Diego, CA, United States

Abstract

Segmented 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.

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Louise Jandura and Michael L. Agronin "Analysis and testing of a soft actuation system for segmented-reflector articulation and isolation", Proc. SPIE 1542, Active and Adaptive Optical Systems, (1 December 1991); https://doi.org/10.1117/12.48809

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