The European ALMA project: new design and technologies for innovative performances

G. Marchiori; F. Rampini; P. Lapeyre

doi:10.1117/12.789719

22 July 2008 The European ALMA project: new design and technologies for innovative performances

G. Marchiori, F. Rampini, P. Lapeyre

Proceedings Volume 7012, Ground-based and Airborne Telescopes II; 70120P (2008) https://doi.org/10.1117/12.789719
Event: SPIE Astronomical Telescopes + Instrumentation, 2008, Marseille, France

Abstract

The development process of the ALMA project from its first prototype phase to the present one of serial production, has stimulated the development of concepts of innovative engineering and manufacturing design. The technologies adopted such as the large use of composite materials, motorizations without contact (Direct Drive) etc., have allowed to obtain extreme performances with reference to the scientific/environmental context. ALMA technologies represent a new gateway for the astrophysical applications of the future.

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G. Marchiori, F. Rampini, and P. Lapeyre "The European ALMA project: new design and technologies for innovative performances", Proc. SPIE 7012, Ground-based and Airborne Telescopes II, 70120P (22 July 2008); https://doi.org/10.1117/12.789719

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