AN ANGULAR TRACKING DRIVE FOR A RADIO TELESCOPE OF UNCONVENTIONAL DESIGN

Abstract

This report describes the reflector support and drive system for a large radio telescope of unconventional design. The telescope consists of a hollow sphere supported in a hydrostatic bearing formed by a concave socket filled with water. A simple system of water pressure pads driven by a positive displacement pump keeps the sphere centered in the socket.

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Document Details

Document Type
Technical Report
Publication Date
Dec 01, 1962
Accession Number
AD0291787

Entities

People

  • John M. Boyle

Tags

Communities of Interest

  • Air Platforms
  • Energy and Power Technologies
  • Weapons Technologies

DTIC Thesaurus Topics

  • Air Force
  • Air Force Facilities
  • Air Pressure
  • Analog Computers
  • Computers
  • Engineering
  • Frequency
  • Jet Propulsion
  • Moment Of Inertia
  • Munitions
  • Observatories
  • Radio Telescopes
  • Reflectors
  • Resins
  • Rocket Engines
  • Solenoid Valves
  • Test And Evaluation

Fields of Study

  • Physics

Readers

  • Mechanical Engineering/Mechanics of Materials.
  • Phased Array Antenna Design.
  • Tribology (the study of the boundary interaction between sliding surfaces, lubrication, wear and friction).

Technology Areas

  • Space
  • Space - Space Objects