Contributor(s)
Rossettos, John, Kowalski, Gregory
Abstract
A computer controlled thermal expansion device has been designed for precision adjustment of the primary mirror of a sub-millimeter radio telescope in 1-micron increments. Accompanying the thermal expansion device is an existing panel adjuster that uses a differential screw mechanism for precision adjustment within 10-microns. The differential screw acts as a fail-safe mechanism for the thermal expansion device.
Keywords
radio telescopes, mirror panel adjusters
Publisher
Northeastern University
Publication Date
10-9-2007
Rights Holder
Northeastern University, Department of Mechanical, Industrial and Manufacturing Engineering
Permanent URL
http://hdl.handle.net/2047/d10011110
Recommended Citation
Walters, Eric; Atkins, Daniel; Tran, Cuong; and Farinella, Kevin, "Radio Telescope Panel Adjuster" (2007). Capstone Design Program: Mechanical Engineering. Paper 89. http://hdl.handle.net/2047/d10011110
Notes
Capstone Design Course MIM 1501-1502, Technical Design Report, Project #F00/S01, Final report