The submillimeter telescope (SMT) project

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Aug 1986

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In ESA Proceedings of an ESA Workshop on a Spaceborne Submillimeter Astronomy Mission. A Cornerstone of the ESA Long Term Scienc

Astronomy and Astrophysics

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Radio Telescopes, Structural Design, Submillimeter Waves, Carbon Fiber Reinforced Plastics, Systems Engineering

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A 10 m diameter submillimeter-telescope to be located at 3230 m on Mount Graham (NE-Arizona) is described. Reflector accuracy (15 microns and pointing stability (1") will provide excellent performance at 350 micron wavelength. Extensive use of carbon fiber reinforced plastic for reflector panels and structural members minimizes thermal deformations and allows operation of the telescope exposed to the environment. During poor weather the telescope will be protected by a corotating enclosure. The reflector panels are replicated from molds made of pyrex-glass. These are ground to 3 micron accuracy.

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