Pointing control of a large ground-based laser tracking telescope

Lloyd W. Hodge; Jerome D. Gottesman; Sarma N. Gullapalli

doi:10.1117/12.138177

25 November 1992 Pointing control of a large ground-based laser tracking telescope

Lloyd W. Hodge, Jerome D. Gottesman, Sarma N. Gullapalli

Proceedings Volume 1697, Acquisition, Tracking, and Pointing VI; (1992) https://doi.org/10.1117/12.138177
Event: Aerospace Sensing, 1992, Orlando, FL, United States

Abstract

This paper describes the design, analysis and simulation studies of the pointing control system of a gimballed large diameter (3.5 M) ground-based telescope, to meet stringent requirements. The gimbal forms, Alt-Alt, Alt-Alt-Azimuth and Alt-Azimuth are compared in the concept selection. Structural mode shapes, derived from the Nastran models are included in the structural analysis and performance predictions. Pointing jitter prediction models include seismic and coolant flow power spectra. Worst case tracking scenarios are discussed, with suitable feed forward arrangements. Active secondary mirror mount options, as well as beam alignment options, are considered.

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Lloyd W. Hodge, Jerome D. Gottesman, and Sarma N. Gullapalli "Pointing control of a large ground-based laser tracking telescope", Proc. SPIE 1697, Acquisition, Tracking, and Pointing VI, (25 November 1992); https://doi.org/10.1117/12.138177

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