The European ALMA production antennas: new drive applications for better performances and low cost management

L. Giacomel; C. Manfrin; G. Marchiori

doi:10.1117/12.790057

10 July 2008 The European ALMA production antennas: new drive applications for better performances and low cost management

L. Giacomel, C. Manfrin, G. Marchiori

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Proceedings Volume 7012, Ground-based and Airborne Telescopes II; 701236 (2008) https://doi.org/10.1117/12.790057
Event: SPIE Astronomical Telescopes + Instrumentation, 2008, Marseille, France

Abstract

From the first application on the VLT Telescopes till today, the linear motor identifies the best solution in terms of quality/cost for any technological application in the astronomical field. Its application also in the radio-astronomy sector with the ALMA project represents a whole of forefront technology, high reliability and minimum maintenance. The adoption of embedded electronics on each motor sector makes it a system at present modular, redundant with resetting of EMC troubles.

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L. Giacomel, C. Manfrin, and G. Marchiori "The European ALMA production antennas: new drive applications for better performances and low cost management", Proc. SPIE 7012, Ground-based and Airborne Telescopes II, 701236 (10 July 2008); https://doi.org/10.1117/12.790057

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