| WP nr. |
Descriptive title |
Short description and specific objectives of the
task |
| 06100 |
Structural ropes |
Objective: improve stiffness of telescope structures
(qualify alternative to steel ropes).
Tasks: Define alternative material to steel ropes;
fittings and mechanical interfaces, thermal compensation
and tension control devices; establish their availability
and cost |
| 06200 |
Composite structural elements |
Objectives: reduce structure mass at critical
locations; improve structural performance (stiffness,
safety).
Tasks: Define alternative material to steel cylindrical
pipes, fittings and mechanical interfaces, manufacturing
and installation methods, establish their availability
and cost |
| 06300 |
Magnetically levitated systems and linear drives |
Objectives: evaluate an alternative to friction
drives, with a view to relaxing dimensional tolerances
of an ELT kinematics, improving performance, reliability
and simplicity.
Tasks: Define an integrated solution of Magnetic
Levitation, guidance & linear drives: different geometry,
specifications for an eventual prototype, availability
and cost |
| 06400 |
Characterisation of the friction drive and bearing |
Objective: characterize the performance of a
friction drive solution (telescope kinematics).
Tasks: design, fabrication and testing of a breadboard
friction drive; provide cost estimate and potential suppliers
for the production of several hundreds units |
