Publication Date:
2019-07-13
Description:
A control system architecture for an actively controlled segmented reflector is described along with a design realization for achieving precision alignment of reflector panels. Performance requirements are derived in part from the Large Deployable Reflector, which is a representative mission, and error allocations are made which consider mirror panel surface errors, position measurement and figure estimation, and position control of both quasi-static and dynamic disturbances. The design uses multiple wavelength interferometric edge sensors and voice coil actuators in conjunction with a hybrid control strategy to correct panel position errors. A unit cell shown to be central to the concept is analyzed. The cell integrates the sensing, actuation, and mechanical functions of a control module together with a reflector panel to form a unitized assembly.
Keywords:
SPACECRAFT DESIGN, TESTING AND PERFORMANCE
Type:
Active Telescope Systems; Mar 28, 1989 - Mar 31, 1989; Orlando, FL; United States
Format:
text
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