Micro-Precision Controls/Structures Integration (CSI)

FY'94 Third Quarter Report

Executive Summary

Highlights of Third Quarter, Fiscal Year 1994

(April throught June 1994)

• Completed Phase 1 Build of the Micro-Precision Interferometer (MPI) Testbed
  • All pointing subsystem hardware delivered and attached
  • Star simulator completed and functional
  • All fringe tracking and angle tracking detectors installed
  • Payoff on the 3 year ($4M) investment begins with full testbed functionality (expected by 10/94)
• SASSIE and SITE IN-STEP PhaseA efforts initiated 5/94, Phase B proposals due 2/95
• Completed fabrication of the SASSIE prototype six axis isolator based on soft active member (SAM) technology
• Released final report on study of adaptive optics system for the Keck Telescope
• Took delivery (from AVCON Corp) of prototype active engine mount actuator for Ford Motor Co. TCA
• Began participation in planning of NASA Geometry and Motion Management Program with Brantley Hanks (LaRC) as lead

Planned for Fourth Quarter, Fiscal Year 1994

(July through September 1994)

• Achieve MPI Testbed functionality - begin technology validation testing
• Conduct rigid base testing of SASSIE prototype six axis isolator
• Hold SITE coordination meeting at JPL
• Conduct acceptance tests on prototype active engine mount actuator
• Discuss strategy for FY '95 and outyears with Code C

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