Title :
Telescopes as mechatronic systems
Author :
Kärcher, Hans Jürgen
Author_Institution :
MT Aerosp. AG, Mainz, Germany
fDate :
4/1/2006 12:00:00 AM
Abstract :
The system design of telescopes is usually dominated by the aspects of the optics and receiving instruments. The telescope structure, mechanism, and control are "only" aids to position these elements toward the celestial target, but their quality has a big impact on the final performance. This paper describes an integrated design approach to these "mechatronic" telescope subsystems.
Keywords :
mechatronics; telescopes; mechatronic systems; telescopes; Azimuth; Composite materials; Mechatronics; Mirrors; Optical design; Optical materials; Optical receivers; Organic materials; Rolling bearings; Telescopes;
Journal_Title :
Antennas and Propagation Magazine, IEEE
DOI :
10.1109/MAP.2006.1650813
