Testing


 

Vacuum assembly for pressure testing

Epoxy and apparatus for G-10 adhesive pull test

Bake-out insulation used in pressure tests with zeolite and charcoal "getters"

Fred and Stephane check that the optics bench is perpendicular

A lead brick deflection test, ~150 lbs

 

Rotational deflection test

Filter alignment setup

Centering filter positions

Front housing deflection test

RGA (Residual Gas Analyzer) showing mostly water and air present in the dewer