Optical design of SHASM: segmented hexagon array solar mirror

Vinson B. Huegele

doi:10.1117/12.405223

24 October 2000 Optical design of SHASM: segmented hexagon array solar mirror

Vinson B. Huegele

Proceedings Volume 4093, Current Developments in Lens Design and Optical Systems Engineering; (2000) https://doi.org/10.1117/12.405223
Event: International Symposium on Optical Science and Technology, 2000, San Diego, CA, United States

Abstract

A segmented array of mirrors was designed for a solar concentrator test stand at MSFC for firing solar thermal propulsion engines. The 144 mirrors each have s spherical surface to approximate a parabolic concentrator when combined into the entire 17-foot diameter array. The mirror segments are aluminum hexagons that had the surface diamond turned and quartz coated. The array focuses sunlight reflected from a heliostat to a 4 inch diameter spot containing 8 kilowatts of power at the 15 foot focal point. The derivation of the surface figure for the respective mirror elements is shown. The alignment process of the array is discussed and test results of the system's performance are given.

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Vinson B. Huegele "Optical design of SHASM: segmented hexagon array solar mirror", Proc. SPIE 4093, Current Developments in Lens Design and Optical Systems Engineering, (24 October 2000); https://doi.org/10.1117/12.405223

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