CFRP panel concept design study for the CCAT

Robert N. Martin; Robert C. Romeo; Jeffrey S. Kingsley

doi:10.1117/12.671597

CFRP panel concept design study for the CCAT

Robert N. Martin, Robert C. Romeo, Jeffrey S. Kingsley

Steward Observatory

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Abstract

Under contract from the Cornell-Caltech Atacama Telescope Project (CCAT), Composite Mirror Applications, Inc. (CMA) has undertaken a feasibility design study for the use of Carbon Fiber Reinforced Plastic (CFRP) panels in forming the primary mirror surface. We review some of the past projects using CFRP panel technology for millimeter and submillimeter wavelength radio astronomy telescopes. Pros and cons of the technology are discussed. A particular panel configuration was proposed and computer modeled with finite element analysis (FEA). The technology of replicated CFRP panels for short wavelength radio astronomical telescopes is mature and cost effective. For shorter wavelengths into the IR and visible, it is becoming a very attractive alternative to traditional, heavy glass or metal technologies.

Original language	English (US)
Title of host publication	Optomechanical Technologies for Astronomy
DOIs	https://doi.org/10.1117/12.671597
State	Published - 2006
Event	Optomechanical Technologies for Astronomy - Orlando, FL, United States Duration: May 24 2006 → May 31 2006

Publication series

Name	Proceedings of SPIE - The International Society for Optical Engineering
Volume	6273 I
ISSN (Print)	0277-786X

Other

Other	Optomechanical Technologies for Astronomy
Country/Territory	United States
City	Orlando, FL
Period	5/24/06 → 5/31/06

Keywords

CFRP
Reflector panel
Submillimeter
Telescope

ASJC Scopus subject areas

Electronic, Optical and Magnetic Materials
Condensed Matter Physics
Computer Science Applications
Applied Mathematics
Electrical and Electronic Engineering

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