The design and characterisation of miniature robotics for astronomical instruments

Micro robotics has the potential to improve the efficiency and reduce cost of future multi-object instruments for astronomy. This thesis reports on the development and evolution of a micro autonomous pick-off mirror called the Micro Autonomous Positioning System (MAPS) that can be used in a multi-ob...

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Main Author: Cochrane, William Andrew
Other Authors: Lim, Theodore ; Schnetler, Hermine
Published: Heriot-Watt University 2015
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Online Access:http://ethos.bl.uk/OrderDetails.do?uin=uk.bl.ethos.691319