Infrared and Laser Engineering, Volume. 52, Issue 1, 20220363(2023)

Structure design and verification of primary mirror assembly for large off-axis TMA camera

Jian Yuan and Lei Zhang*
Author Affiliations
  • Chang Guang Satellite Technology Co., LTD, Changchun 130033, China
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    Figures & Tables(22)
    Status of primary mirror testing and system alignment
    Diameter-thickness ratio of lightweight mirror
    Parameters of lightweight structure in primary mirror
    Main contents of integrated analysis model
    Solution process of two objective optimization problem
    Supporting structure of primary mirror
    Structure of flexure
    Relationship between flexure structure slot position and mirror deformation
    Finite element model of primary mirror assembly
    Thermal deformation nephogram of primary mirror
    First order vibration mode of primary mirror assembly
    Auxiliary bonding device for primary mirror assembly
    Flow chart of stress relieving for primary mirror assembly
    Layout of optical accuracy test for primary mirror
    Interferogram of primary mirror during optical accuracy test
    Sweep test results of primary mirror assembly
    • Table 1. Design requirements for primary mirror assembly

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      Table 1. Design requirements for primary mirror assembly

      ItemRequirement
      Clear aperture1250 mm×460 mm
      Mass≤80 kg
      Tiltθ≤10″
      Displacementδ≤20 μm
      Surface accuracyRMS≤1/50λ (any φ400 mm area)
      Working temperature(20±2) ℃
      Frequency≥110 Hz
    • Table 2. Properties of common materials for large mirror

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      Table 2. Properties of common materials for large mirror

      PropertyRB-SiCBeULEZerodur
      Density, ρ/kg·m−33050185022102530
      Elastic modulus, E/GPa 3402876791
      Poisson ratio, μ0.20.080.170.24
      Thermal conductivity, λ/W·K−1·m−11552161.311.64
      Thermal expansion coefficient, α/10−6·K−12.5011.40.030.05
      Specific stiffness, E/ρ111.515530.336
      Thermal stability, λ/α6218.943.732.8
      Comprehensive performance, (E/ρ)·(λ/α) 6913293913241180
    • Table 3. Variable ranges and optimization results (Unit: mm)

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      Table 3. Variable ranges and optimization results (Unit: mm)

      ParameterLimitsOriginalOptimizedAdjusted
      Face, F[5,10] 65.635
      Back, B[3,8] 64.374
      Perimeter, P[3,8] 53.274
      Cone, C[8,14] 1514.3212
      Central rib, R1[3,8] 53.284
      Exposed rib, R2[3,8] 53.103
      Side trimming, H1-100-116
      Central trimming, H2-50-38
    • Table 4. Material properties of supporting structure

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      Table 4. Material properties of supporting structure

      PartConeFlexureBase
      Material4J36TC4SiC/Al
      Density, ρ/kg·m−38.14.43.0
      Elastic modulus, E/GPa 141114180
      Poisson ratio, μ0.250.340.18
      Thermal expansion coefficient, α/10−6K−12.59.18.0
    • Table 5. Simulation results under main conditions

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      Table 5. Simulation results under main conditions

      Temperature change, 4 ℃ Gravity, 1 g, -YUnflatness, 0.01 mm
      RMS/nm 3.9832.0350.295
      θX/(″) -1.217-
      δY/μm -9.541-
    • Table 6. Modal analysis results of primary mirror assembly

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      Table 6. Modal analysis results of primary mirror assembly

      OrderFrequency/HzVibration mode description
      1126.7Mirror rotation around Y axis
      2146.6Mirror rotation around X axis
      3160.1Mirror rotation around Z axis
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    Paper Information

    Category: Optical design

    Received: May. 30, 2022

    Accepted: --

    Published Online: Feb. 9, 2023

    The Author Email: Zhang Lei (18686344285@163.com)

    DOI:10.3788/IRLA20220363

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