Ultralightweight actively controlled mirrors for space

James H. Burge

doi:10.1117/12.355018

19 July 1999 Ultralightweight actively controlled mirrors for space

James H. Burge

Proceedings Volume 3749, 18th Congress of the International Commission for Optics; (1999) https://doi.org/10.1117/12.355018
Event: ICO XVIII 18th Congress of the International Commission for Optics, 1999, San Francisco, CA, United States

Abstract

Advanced technology mirrors for large space telescopes are being developed that use thin facesheets controlled by actuators. This concept was proven with a 50 cm prototype and is now being implemented for a 2-m cryogenic mirror that weighs only 40 kg.

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James H. Burge "Ultralightweight actively controlled mirrors for space", Proc. SPIE 3749, 18th Congress of the International Commission for Optics, (19 July 1999); https://doi.org/10.1117/12.355018

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