A high-performance reactionless scan mirror mechanism was developed for space applications to provide thermal images of the Earth. The design incorporates a unique mechanical means of providing reactionless operation that also minimizes weight, mechanical resonance operation to minimize power, combined use of a single optical encoder to sense coarse and fine angular position, and a new kinematic mount of the mirror. A flex pivot hardware failure and current project status are discussed.


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    Title :

    High-performance reactionless scan mechanism




    Publication date :

    1995-05-01


    Type of media :

    Conference paper


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    Language :

    English


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