NASA NTRS · 20120001620
Systems and methods for mirror mounting with minimized distortion
Abstract
A method for mounting a mirror for use in a telescope includes attaching the mirror to a plurality of adjustable mounts; determining a distortion in the mirror caused by the plurality adjustable mounts, and, if the distortion is determined to be above a predetermined level: adjusting one or more of the adjustable mounts; and determining the distortion in the mirror caused by the adjustable mounts; and in the event the determined distortion is determined to be at or below the predetermined level, rigidizing the adjustable mounts.
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Antonille, Scott R., Wallace, Thomas E., Content, David A., Wake, Shane W.. 2012-01-10. Systems and methods for mirror mounting with minimized distortion. https://ntrs.nasa.gov/citations/20120001620
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