Configuration and structural characteristics of the Gran Telescopio Canarias (GTC) dome

Details Configuration and structural characteristics of the Gran Telescopio Canarias (GTC) dome Configuration and structural characteristics of the Gran Telescopio Canarias (GTC) dome

Aug 2000

adsabs.harvard.edu/cgi-bin/nph-data_query?bibcode=2000spie.4004..621s&link_type=abstract

Proc. SPIE Vol. 4004, p. 621-626, Telescope Structures, Enclosures, Controls, Assembly/Integration/Validation, and Commissioning

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The GTC dome is a rotary, pre-raised, hemispherical structure with an external radius of 17528 mm. The dome design objectives pursued were as follows: (1) To reduce total weight to a minimum in order to diminish thermal inertia and the power required by dome and observation shutter drive mechanisms. (2) To obtain a rigid structure with high eigenfrequencies to reduce noise reaching the telescope. (3) To ensure good internal ventilation; to this end there are 16 ventilation doors and an air chamber inside the dome wall, and heat insulation on the inside surface of the wall.

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