Publication Date:
2019-07-13
Description:
This paper discusses the requirements, design, operation, and testing of the shutter mechanism for the Infrared Array Camera (IRAC). The shutter moves a mirror panel into or out of the incoming light path transitioning IRAC between data acquisition and calibration modes. The mechanism features a torsion flexure suspension system, two low-power rotary actuators, a balanced shaft, and a variable reluctance position sensor. Each of these items is discussed along with problems encountered during development and the implemented solutions.
Keywords:
Instrumentation and Photography
Type:
34th Aerospace Mechanisms Symposium; May 10, 2000 - May 12, 2000; Greenbelt, MD; United States
Format:
application/pdf
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