Design parameters for telescope axes drives

R. French Leger

doi:10.1117/12.549109

29 September 2004 Design parameters for telescope axes drives

R. French Leger

Proceedings Volume 5495, Astronomical Structures and Mechanisms Technology; (2004) https://doi.org/10.1117/12.549109
Event: SPIE Astronomical Telescopes + Instrumentation, 2004, Glasgow, United Kingdom

Abstract

Design parameters and considerations for the successful construction of ground base telescope axes drives will be examined. A brief evaluation of different types of drive systems will be offered. Tolerances and heat-treating issues will be described. Article will close with a review of the effects of insect infestations on the Sloan Digital Sky Survey telescope drives.

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R. French Leger "Design parameters for telescope axes drives", Proc. SPIE 5495, Astronomical Structures and Mechanisms Technology, (29 September 2004); https://doi.org/10.1117/12.549109

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