MMTO Technical Memoranda 1990-1999

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1999

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Conversion Internal Tech Memos - 1999

• CITM-99-1
  Dynamic Measurements of the MMT f/9 Secondary Pneumatic Support System
  Hollis Ambrose
• CITM-99-2
  Magellan Project 6.5 Meter Telescope Hardpoint Counterweight Design Layouts
  Steve Gunnels

Conversion Tech Memos - 1999

• CTM-99-1
  6.5 m Instrument Rotator Performance Goals and Specifications, Rev. 2 (See Rev 3, CTM-00-1)
  D. Clark, S. Callahan, J. T. Williams
• CTM-99-2
  A High-Precision Differential-Thermocouple Temperature Measurement System for the 6.5m MMT Primary Mirror
  S. C. West, P. Spencer, S. Callahan

Internal Tech Memos - 1999

• ITM-99-1
  Mt. Hopkins Sky Brightness
  N. Caldwell, C. Foltz, P. Berlind

Tech Memos - 1999

• TM-99-1
  Meteorological Data for Mt. Hopkins
  A. A. E. Milone, C. Heller, J. McAfee

1998

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Conversion Internal Tech Memos - 1998

• CITM-98-1
  Hardpoint Counterbalancing Archive
• CITM-98-2
  Mechanical Support Design for the M2/F15 Adaptive Secondary Unit
  W. Gallieni

Conversion Tech Memos - 1998

• CTM-98-1
  Wind Distortion of the MMT Primary and f/9 Secondary Mirrors, Rev 1
  B. Cuerden
• CTM-98-2
  The f/9 Hexapod Actuator Acceptance Testing
  ADS Italia
• CTM-98-3
  6.5 m Instrument Rotator Performance Goals and Specifications (See Rev. 2, CTM-99-1 and Rev. 3, CTM-00-1)
  D. Clark, S. Callahan, J. T. Williams

1997

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Conversion Internal Tech Memos - 1997

• CITM-97-1
  Single Axis Actuator Overhead Forces and Pressure Relief Valves
  Shawn Callahan, Brian Cuerden
• CITM-97-2
  Hardpoint Platform Matrices for the MMT 6.5-m Primary Mirror Cell
  S. C. West
• CITM-97-3
  Optical Positions Vs. Optical Manufacturing Uncertainties for the MMT
  Steve West
• CITM-97-4
  Initial Results from Primary Mirror Cell Dynamic Impulse Test
  Steve West

Conversion Tech Memos - 1997

• CTM-97-1
  6.5-m Ventilation System: Exhaust Ejector Performance Test Results
  P. Benjamin, S. Callahan
• CTM-97-2
  Polishing Specifications for the MMT F/9 Secondary Mirror
  S. West

1996

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Conversion Tech Memos - 1996

• CTM-96-1
  A Hardpoint Length Calculator for the MMT Conversion
  S. C. West
• CTM-96-2
  The Position Actuators (Hard Points) of the 6.5m Borosilicate Honeycomb Primary Mirrors
  L. Miglietta, S. Callahan
• CTM-96-3
  Summary of Vacuum Tests at TIW (7/24/95 - 8/4/95)
  W. Kindred
• CTM-96-4
  Seeing Improvements Resulting from Improved Chamber Ventilation
  C. Foltz

1995

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Conversion Internal Tech Memos - 1995

• CITM-95-1
  Upper Hardpoint Flexure Analysis
  Shawn Callahan, James Catone
• CITM-95-2
  Procedure for Metrology and Mounting of Force Actuators and Static Supports in the MMTO/6.5-m Primary Mirror Cell
  J. T. Williams

Conversion Tech Memos - 1995

• CTM-95-1
  Calibration of the Actuator Test Stand
  S. C. West

1994

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Conversion Tech Memos - 1994

• CTM-94-1
  Contact Stress on the 6.5 m Mirror Due to Thermal Expansion
  S. Callahan
• CTM-94-2
  Two-Puck Load Spreader: Stress Due to Ball Decoupler Failure
  S. Callahan
• CTM-94-3
  Destructive Stress Tests of the 6.5 m Loadspreader Flexures
  S. Callahan, M. McEuen
• CTM-94-4
  Static Support Deflection Analysis
  S. Callahan
• CTM-94-5
  Analysis of the Hardpoint Attachment to the 6.5m Mirror
  S. Callahan

1993

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Conversion Tech Memos - 1993

• CTM-93-1
  Analysis and Design of the Glue Joint, Pucks, and Loadspreader Used in the 6.5 m Mirror Support System
  S. Callahan

Internal Tech Memos - 1993

• ITM-93-1
  Remoting Sun Displays with xmx
  C. Foltz
• ITM-93-2
  Remote Observing with the MMT
  C. Foltz

1992

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Conversion Tech Memos - 1992

• CTM-92-1
  Design Summary of the 6.5 m Telescope Instrument Rotator Control System using a Tape Feedback Encoder
  S. Groff
• CTM-92-2
  Image Processing System Description and Specifications for the 6.5 m Telescope
  I. Scott-Fleming, C. Foltz, A. Poyner
• CTM-92-3
  Limits of a 2.2m Stressed Lap Baseplate on the MMT and Columbus Mirrors
  S.C. West, W.B. Davison
• CTM-92-4
  Interferometric Metrology for a 6.5-meter F/1.25 Paraboloidal Mirror
  J.H. Burge

Internal Tech Memos - 1992

• ITM-92-1
  Upgrade to the Instrument Rotator Electronics
  S. Groff, J.T. Williams
• ITM-92-2
  Procedure for Preloading Building Drive Wheel Bearings - Technique used March 6, 1992
  S. Callahan, J.T. Williams
• ITM-92-3
  Frame Grabber Seeing, Pointing, and Tracking Documentation
  I.C. Scott-Fleming

Tech Memos - 1992

• TM-92-1
  Coordinate Transformations at the MMTO
  A.D. Poyner
• TM-92-2
  Adaptive Optics at the MMT
  R. Angel, P. Christophorov, R. Dekany, R. Kupke, M. Lloyd-Hart, B. McLeod, I. Scott-Fleming, T. Trebisky, D. Wittman, P. Wizinowich
• TM-92-3
  "cats" The MMT Catalog Browser
  A. Poyner

1991

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Conversion Internal Tech Memos - 1991

• CITM-91-1
  Support and Thermal Analysis of the F/9 Secondary
  Dan Blanco
• CITM-91-2
  Report on F/9 Secondary Study
  Lester Cohen, Jim Carnevale