This dataverse contains the configuration controlled documentation for the SOFIA Telescope Assembly subsystem 3000 Suspension Assembly (SUA): The SUA comprises the mechanical subsystems of the Telescope. It links the optical hardware of the Telescope and the bulkhead of the airplane.

The SOFIA TA Technology and Operations Archive Manual contains a guide how to use the archive as well as an overview of the SOFIA TA Hardware Breakdown Structure (HBS).

The SUA component is organized according to the HBS and contains subsystems as listed in the following tree structure:

0000 SOFIA Telescope Assembly/3000 Suspension Assembly
├── 3100 Rotation Isolation Assembly
│   ├── 3110 Bearing Sphere Assembly
│   ├── 3120 Bearing Rings (incl. Sensor system)
│   ├── 3130 Oil Supply
│   ├── 3150 Cradle & Stator Structure
│   ├── 3170 RIA Insulation
│   └── 3180 Bearing Seal
├── 3200 Rotation Drive Assembly
│   ├── 3210 RDA Fine Drive
│   ├── 3220 RDA Coarse Drive
│   └── 3230 RDA Structure & Mechanics
├── 3300 Vibration Isolation Assembly
│   ├── 3310 Vibration Isolation System
│   └── 3330 Bulkhead Seal Assembly
└── 3400 Thermal Subsystem
    ├── 3410 Nasmyth Tube Cooling
    ├── 3420 Suspension Assembly Cooling
    └── 3430 Temperature Sensors
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3100 Rotation Isolation Assembly(Deutsches SOFIA Institut, University of Stuttgart)
May 27, 2026
This dataverse contains the configuration controlled documentation for the SOFIA Telescope Assembly subsystem 3100 Rotation Isolation Assembly (RIA): The RIA's primary purpose is the rotatory uncoupling of telescopes and aircraft movements. Its second task is to maintain the pressure difference between the cabin and cavity in flight. The SOFIA TA T...
3400 Thermal Subsystem(Deutsches SOFIA Institut, University of Stuttgart)
May 27, 2026
This dataverse contains the configuration controlled documentation for the SOFIA Telescope Assembly subsystem 3400 Thermal Subsystem (THS): The THS controls the temperature of Nasmyth Tube, Oil Bearing, Torquer and Oil Supply. The SOFIA TA Technology and Operations Archive Manual contains a guide how to use the archive as well as an overview of the...
3300 Vibration Isolation Assembly(Deutsches SOFIA Institut, University of Stuttgart)
May 27, 2026
This dataverse contains the configuration controlled documentation for the SOFIA Telescope Assembly subsystem 3300 Vibration Isolation Assembly (VIA): The VIS isolates the Telescope support structure from the vibrations of the aircraft structure. The SOFIA TA Technology and Operations Archive Manual contains a guide how to use the archive as well a...
3200 Rotation Drive Assembly(Deutsches SOFIA Institut, University of Stuttgart)
May 27, 2026
This dataverse contains the configuration controlled documentation for the SOFIA Telescope Assembly subsystem 3200 Rotation Drive Assembly (RDA): The Rotation Drive Assembly involves the actuators for the SOFIA Pointing & Control Subsystem to move the telescope to any position within its operational range. The SOFIA TA Technology and Operations Arc...
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