Modeling and optimization of a segmented reflector telescope

Mark H. Milman; Laura Needels

doi:10.1117/12.152805

8 September 1993 Modeling and optimization of a segmented reflector telescope

Mark H. Milman, Laura Needels

Proceedings Volume 1917, Smart Structures and Materials 1993: Smart Structures and Intelligent Systems; (1993) https://doi.org/10.1117/12.152805
Event: 1993 North American Conference on Smart Structures and Materials, 1993, Albuquerque, NM, United States

Abstract

An optomechanical model of a segmented reflector telescope is developed. An image quality metric is used to optimize the placement of damping elements in the telescope backup truss. Comparisons with an alternative placement criteria are made.

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Mark H. Milman and Laura Needels "Modeling and optimization of a segmented reflector telescope", Proc. SPIE 1917, Smart Structures and Materials 1993: Smart Structures and Intelligent Systems, (8 September 1993); https://doi.org/10.1117/12.152805

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