Mechanical Structure
AssemblyWelded steel frame that supports the parabolic dish, feed horn, and drive mechanisms with stiffness for sub-arcsecond pointing accuracy. A full specification article for this item is being written. Meanwhile its bill of materials and connections are below.
Bill of materials for Mechanical Structure
5 top-level lines as of r136100| # | Item / sub-assembly | Part no. | Qty/assy | Ext. qty | Parts | Type |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Main Truss | radio-telescope-main-truss | 1× | 1 | · | part |
| 2 | Azimuth Bearing | radio-telescope-azimuth-bearing | 1× | 1 | · | part |
| 3 | Elevation Cradle | radio-telescope-elevation-cradle | 1× | 1 | · | part |
| 4 | Fastener Set | fastener-set | 4× | 4 | · | part |
| 5 | Cable Tray Assembly | cable-tray-assembly | 1× | 1 | · | part |