Optimization analysis for radial support by finite elements method

摘要

Primary mirror' surface figure is affected by supporting structure obviously. Especially for large-aperture telescope, the surface figure is significant because of primary mirror' self-weight. For the requirement of the usage, it's necessary to minimize the surface figure from self-weight by reasonable supporting scheme. The text optimized support point and force of radial support to minimize the surface figure by finite-element software. At the same time, it studied the relationship between support point and counterweight to reduce the weight of support structure. At last, it gave the optimal solution.