[ATM] Mirror cells - some professional literature and ideas foramateurs

[mikell at optonline.net (Michael Lindner)]

On Monday 09 February 2004 03:57 am, Tom Krajci wrote:
> But how do I make a passive (non-actuator/computer) support design that
> handles axial and lateral forces on two separate mechanical systems?

Thanks, Tom, for the links - lots of interesting data to digest.

As for your question, a flotation cell and sling does that (handles axial and 
lateral forces on two separate mechanical systems). If you don't like slings,  
Fr?d?ric G?a's site has a piano wire lateral support at

http://astrosurf.com/altaz/lateralsupport.htm

An alternate design I'm playing with for lateral support is to hang "straps" 
down the back of the mirror and glue them to the back (hanging the mirror 
much like a picture frame). Additional straps can constrain side-side 
movement.

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