Simplified gimbal design for LEO satellites tracking to a GEO satellite

The design concept of simplified gimbals for the purpose of geostationary satellite tracking from low earth orbits is discussed and the preliminary results of a trial fabrication of a tracking system with a 19-cm-diameter telescope and an acquisition/tracking/pointing control system are shown. A new method is introduced for producing light-weight and small equipment by a self-alignment mechanism and its implementation into the optics design is described.

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