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Strain gauging for on-orbit figure monitoring of adjustable X-ray optics: systems analyses
- Source :
- Optics for EUV, X-Ray, and Gamma-Ray Astronomy X.
- Publication Year :
- 2021
- Publisher :
- SPIE, 2021.
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Abstract
- Adjustable X-ray optics represent a potential mirror technology for the NASA Lynx X-ray observatory mission concept. Adjustable optics employ an integrated micron-thick piezoelectric film deposited on the convex side of silicon Wolter-type mirror segments. Discrete, independently addressable electrodes on the convex surface form individual actuators; the applied voltages are used to correct the shape of the mirror segments for figure errors resulting from a change in thermal environment, epoxy creep, or failure of an epoxy bond. On-orbit correction requires a metrology system to provide real-time feedback of mirror figure. We are examining the use of deposited semiconductor strain gauges to monitor mirror mechanical strains and surface temperatures. To establish requirements for monitoring we modeled a variety of thermal and mechanical disturbances to a mirror segment such as might occur on-orbit or from launch. Models are described and resulting requirements and performance discussed.
Details
- Database :
- OpenAIRE
- Journal :
- Optics for EUV, X-Ray, and Gamma-Ray Astronomy X
- Accession number :
- edsair.doi...........8a6cb34b0ec1acba1aaffd5a4dd3d525