Dynamical simulation of E-ELT segmented primary mirror

B. Sedghi; M. Muller; B. Bauvir

doi:10.1117/12.915503

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10 November 2011 Dynamical simulation of E-ELT segmented primary mirror

B. Sedghi, M. Muller, B. Bauvir

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Proceedings Volume 8336, Integrated Modeling of Complex Optomechanical Systems; 83360D (2011) https://doi.org/10.1117/12.915503
Event: Integrated Modeling of Complex Optomechanical Systems, 2011, Kiruna, Sweden

Abstract

The dynamical behavior of the primary mirror (M1) has an important impact on the control of the segments and the performance of the telescope. Control of large segmented mirrors with a large number of actuators and sensors and multiple control loops in real life is a challenging problem. In virtual life, modeling, simulation and analysis of the M1 bears similar difficulties and challenges. In order to capture the dynamics of the segment subunits (high frequency modes) and the telescope back structure (low frequency modes), high order dynamical models with a very large number of inputs and outputs need to be simulated. In this paper, different approaches for dynamical modeling and simulation of the M1 segmented mirror subject to various perturbations, e.g. sensor noise, wind load, vibrations, earthquake are presented.

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B. Sedghi, M. Muller, and B. Bauvir "Dynamical simulation of E-ELT segmented primary mirror", Proc. SPIE 8336, Integrated Modeling of Complex Optomechanical Systems, 83360D (10 November 2011); https://doi.org/10.1117/12.915503

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