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1112; Report; October 1978.
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ABSTRACT:
horizontally-flexed "crossbow" beams in the form of large leaf springs are considered as a means for supporting and steering mirrors in central receiver systems. Their use reduces requirements for (1) heavy structural materials, (2) ·the number of tracking drives, (3) component machining
horizontally-flexed "crossbow" beams in the form of large leaf springs are considered as a means for supporting and steering mirrors in central receiver systems. Their use reduces requirements for (1) heavy structural materials, (2) ·the number of tracking drives, (3) component machining
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precision and (4) land area. Although the exact amount depends upon the pointing accuracy and wind tolerance specifications, the economy in plant construction resulting from these changes could be over 25 percent. Show Less