Prior research to develop segmented mirror optical system for space application
Topics
- Hinge mechanism for deployable optical system
- Deployable mirror mount with rough alignment
- Hold down and release mechanism
Details
1. Definition of detailed Design Parameters
- Design variables : reflector size, weight, arrangement
- Design conditions : deployment structure, material, weight, alignment function
2. Deployable mount design
- Light weight structural design
- Dual frame and high rigidity structural design
- Development torque analysis
3. Hexapod mount design
- Hexapod procurement
- Mount design
- Six-degree-of-freedom reflector alignment
4. Prototyping
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Machining, Assembly, Fabrication
5. Verification of reflector alignment performance
- Repeatability measurement test
- Reflector alignment test using a hexapod
Funding
- Ministry of Science and ICT
- National Research Foundation of Korea