Aluminum honeycomb reflector panels on James Clerk Maxwell Telescope

R. Justin S. Greenhalgh

doi:10.1117/12.158747

15 October 1993 Aluminum honeycomb reflector panels on James Clerk Maxwell Telescope

R. Justin S. Greenhalgh

Proceedings Volume 1931, Metal Mirrors; (1993) https://doi.org/10.1117/12.158747
Event: Metal Mirrors, 1992, London, United Kingdom

Abstract

The accuracy requirements and design philosophy of the JCMT reflector structure are briefly reviewed, leading to a steel space-frame with separate reflector panels. The choice of material for the panels is discussed, with particular emphasis on the properties of aluminum honeycomb composites. The development of the manufacturing process and the details of the process are described. Finally, statistics on the results of the manufacturing process are given.

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R. Justin S. Greenhalgh "Aluminum honeycomb reflector panels on James Clerk Maxwell Telescope", Proc. SPIE 1931, Metal Mirrors, (15 October 1993); https://doi.org/10.1117/12.158747

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