Publication Date:
2013-08-31
Description:
This paper describes the requirements, design, assembly and testing of the linear Scan Mechanism (SM) of the Composite Infrared Spectrometer (CIRS) Instrument. The mechanism consists of an over constrained flexible structure, an innovative moving magnet actuator, passive eddy current dampers, a Differential Eddy Current (DEC) sensor, Optical Limit Sensors (OLS), and a launch lock. Although all the components of the mechanism are discussed, the flexible structure and the magnetic components are the primary focus. Several problems encountered and solutions implemented during the development of the scan mechanism are also described.
Keywords:
INSTRUMENTATION AND PHOTOGRAPHY
Type:
NASA. Johnson Space Center, The 29th Aerospace Mechanisms Symposium; p 316-333
Format:
application/pdf