The High Energy Astronomy Observatory - Mission B (HEAO-B), an earth orbiting X-ray telescope facility capable of locating and imaging celestial X-ray sources within one second of arc in the celestial sphere, is considered. The Focal Plane Transport Assembly (FPTA) is one of the basic structural elements of the three thousand pound HEAO-B experiment payload. The FPTA is a multifunctional assembly which supports seven imaging X-ray detectors circumferentially about a central shaft and accurately positions any particular one into the focus of a high resolution mirror assembly. A drive system, position sensor, rotary coupler, and detent alignment system, all an integral part of the rotatable portion which in turn is supported by main bearings to the stationary focal plane housing are described.


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    Title :

    Focal plane transport assembly for the HEAO-B X-ray telescope


    Contributors:
    Brissette, R. (author) / Allard, P. D. (author) / Keller, F. (author) / Strizhak, E. (author) / Wester, E. (author)


    Publication date :

    1979-04-01


    Type of media :

    Conference paper


    Type of material :

    No indication


    Language :

    English




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