Gemini South Modal Test Information

Tests

  • Nine Tests
    • Three exploratory
    • Four good tests during quiet conditions
    • Two with more external disturbances
  • Conditions
    • Dome shutter and vent gates closed
    • Telescope parked at Zenith
    • Brakes engaged
    • Bearings on oil

Results

  • Modal Parameters extracted for 32 modes
  • Frequency range 1.8 - 30 Hz
  • Mode shapes extracted
See the MACL Report (in PDF format)
See the PDF bookmark 'Modal Test Report' for details.