Rangefinder Metrology for the Green Bank Telescope
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چکیده
A scanning laser rangefinder metrology system for the 100-meter Green Bank Telescope is de¬ scribed. Use of this system for correction of the primary reflector's shape and pointing of the tele¬ scope is described.
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