Preliminary AIT plan for the FSM segments of GMT

Abstract

The Fast Steering Secondary Mirror (FSM) for the Giant Magellan Telescope (GMT) will have seven 1.05 m diameter circular segments and rapid tip-tilt capability to stabilize images under wind loading. In this paper, we report on the assembly, integration, and test (AIT) plan for this complex opto-mechanical system. Each fast-steering mirror segment has optical, mechanical, and electrical components that support tip-tilt capability for fine coalignment and fast guiding to attenuate wind shake and jitter. The components include polished and lightweighted mirror, lateral support, axial support assembly, seismic restraints, and mirror cell. All components will be assembled, integrated and tested to the required mechanical and optical tolerances following a concrete plan. Prior to assembly, fiducial references on all components and subassemblies will be located by three-dimensional coordinate measurement machines to assist with assembly and initial alignment. All electronics components are also installed at designed locations. We will integrate subassemblies within the required tolerances using precision tooling and jigs. Performance tests of both static and dynamic properties will be conducted in different orientations, including facing down, horizontal pointing, and intermediate angles using custom tools. In addition, the FSM must be capable of being easily and safely removed from the top-end assemble and recoated during maintenance. In this paper, we describe preliminary AIT plan including our test approach, equipment list, and test configuration for the FSM segments.

Design of the fast steering secondary mirror assembly for the Giant Magellan Telescope

“…In addition, a control system design has been updated for along with FSM AIT plans and procedures -FSM subassembly interfaces, fabrication, assembly, and system integration by Han et al (2018) [15] . To evaluate the FSMP system design and to identify deficiencies in performance, we have tested tip-tilt performance of FSMP more extensively in a more reliable testing environment in four different inclination angles with a 30° increment at two sample tip/tilt motions (10 Hz and 20 Hz).…”

Development status of the fast-steering secondary mirror of GMT

“…Test equipment needed for system integrated tests has been identified or designed conceptually, including a test tower and a testbed frame for the tests at different orientation angles between 0 to 90 degrees as shown in Figure 16. Details of the AIT plan are presented by Han et al (2018) [17] .…”