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4400 Cable Load Alleviator(Deutsches SOFIA Institut, University of Stuttgart)
May 27, 20264000 Flange Assembly
This dataverse contains the configuration controlled documentation for the SOFIA Telescope Assembly subsystem 4400 Cable Load Alleviator (CLA): The Cable Load Alleviator guides the cables coming from the aircraft to the telescope - it takes up the weight of the cables when the telescope is rotating. The SOFIA TA Technology and Operations Archive Ma...
4300 Balancing Subassembly(Deutsches SOFIA Institut, University of Stuttgart)
May 27, 20264000 Flange Assembly
This dataverse contains the configuration controlled documentation for the SOFIA Telescope Assembly subsystem 4300 Balancing Subassembly (BS): Due to the difference in Science Instruments the Telescope has to be balanced in three axis according to every new configuration. Comprises coarse-plates and fine balancing system. The SOFIA TA Technology an...
4200 Pressure Window Subassembly(Deutsches SOFIA Institut, University of Stuttgart)
May 27, 20264000 Flange Assembly
This dataverse contains the configuration controlled documentation for the SOFIA Telescope Assembly subsystem 4200 Pressure Window Subassembly (PWS): The Pressure Window provides pressure isolation when desired. 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 Hardw...
4100 Instrument Flange(Deutsches SOFIA Institut, University of Stuttgart)
May 27, 20264000 Flange Assembly
This dataverse contains the configuration controlled documentation for the SOFIA Telescope Assembly subsystem 4100 Instrument Flange (INF): The Instrument Flange Vessel. 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 INF com...
4000 Flange Assembly(Deutsches SOFIA Institut, University of Stuttgart)
May 27, 20260000 SOFIA Telescope Assembly
This dataverse contains the configuration controlled documentation for the SOFIA Telescope Assembly subsystem 4000 Flange Assembly (FA): The Flange Assembly (the mechanical interface to all science instruments) comprises the Instrument Flange and the Pressure Window Subassemblies as well as the Balancing Subassembly and the Cable Load Alleviator. T...
3100 Rotation Isolation Assembly(Deutsches SOFIA Institut, University of Stuttgart)
May 27, 20263000 Suspension Assembly
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, 20263000 Suspension Assembly
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, 20263000 Suspension Assembly
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, 20263000 Suspension Assembly
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...
3000 Suspension Assembly(Deutsches SOFIA Institut, University of Stuttgart)
May 27, 20260000 SOFIA Telescope Assembly
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...
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