Dimensional stability of CFRP composites for space-based reflectors

Abdel A. Abusafieh; Dan R. Federico; Steven J. Connell; Eri J. Cohen; Paul B. Willis

doi:10.1117/12.447300

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5 November 2001 Dimensional stability of CFRP composites for space-based reflectors

Abdel A. Abusafieh, Dan R. Federico, Steven J. Connell, Eri J. Cohen, Paul B. Willis

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Proceedings Volume 4444, Optomechanical Design and Engineering 2001; (2001) https://doi.org/10.1117/12.447300
Event: International Symposium on Optical Science and Technology, 2001, San Diego, CA, United States

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In the light of the recent successes in utilizing CFRP composites for fabrication of ultra-lightweight, micron- accuracy reflectors for space telescopes, this paper provides a recent assessment of the main factors influencing dimensional stability of composites. Two recent examples of all-composites reflector designs that demonstrate the validity of the composites choice for this type of space applications are presented.

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Abdel A. Abusafieh, Dan R. Federico, Steven J. Connell, Eri J. Cohen, and Paul B. Willis "Dimensional stability of CFRP composites for space-based reflectors", Proc. SPIE 4444, Optomechanical Design and Engineering 2001, (5 November 2001); https://doi.org/10.1117/12.447300

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