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Modelling, simulation and testing of an optomechatronics design of a large radio telescope

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An innovative design for a feed support structure for the next generation large radio telescope, based on the idea of integrating mechanical, electronic and optical technologies(OPTOMECHATRONICS), is considered. Theoretical analyses and simulations are carried out. A 5 m experimental model is built to demonstrate the idea.

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  1. School of Mechatronics Engineering, Xidian University, Xi'an, 710071, China

    B.Y. Duan, Y.Y. Qiu, Y.X. Su & W.L. Wang

  2. Beijing Astronomical Observatory, Chinese Academay of Sciences, Beijing, 100012, China

    R.D. Nan & B. Peng

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Duan, B., Qiu, Y., Su, Y. et al. Modelling, simulation and testing of an optomechatronics design of a large radio telescope. Astrophysics and Space Science 278, 237–242 (2001). https://doi.org/10.1023/A:1013139703647

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