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A scientific assessment of a new technology orbital telescope / Task Group on BMDO New Technology Orbital Observatory, Space Studies Board, Commission on Physical Sciences, Mathematics, and Applications, National Research Council.
- Format:
- Book
- Language:
- English
- Subjects (All):
- Orbiting astronomical observatories--Research.
- Orbiting astronomical observatories.
- Space astronomy--Instruments.
- Space astronomy.
- New Technology Orbital Telescope.
- Physical Description:
- 1 online resource (85 p.)
- Edition:
- 1st ed.
- Place of Publication:
- Washington, D.C. : National Academy Press, 1995.
- Language Note:
- English
- Contents:
- Preface
- Contents
- Executive Summary
- Reference
- 1 Introduction
- Bmdo's Advanced Technology Demonstrator
- The Telescope
- Sensor Package
- Image Stabilization
- Spacecraft Bus
- Launch System
- Potential Value of the Atd / Ntot To Space Astronomy
- Task Group's Expertise, Philosophy, and Approach
- Operating Philosophy
- Attention To Possible Mission Enhancements
- Content of This Report
- References
- 2 Anticipated Technical Performance of the Atd/Ntot
- Basic Design Features
- Expected Point-Spread Function
- Line-Of-Sight Stability
- Figure Error
- Point-Spread Functions
- Focal-Plane Suite
- Acquisition and Tracking
- Operations, Orbit, Communications, and Power Requirements
- 3 Scientific and Operational Niches
- Near-Infrared and Optical Performance
- Science Operations for the Atd/Ntot
- The Science Team
- Science and Spacecraft Operations
- Cost of Science Operations
- Summary
- 4 Astronomical Technology Demonstrations Demonstrations During The Baseline Mission
- Use of Active Optics
- Image Quality
- Thermal Background
- Field Distortion Stability
- Orbital Maneuvering
- Very Long Exposures During A Single Orbit
- Testing Modes For Operations and Scheduling
- Astronomically Enhanced Demonstrations
- Enhanced Image Quality
- Photometric Stability
- 5 Science Projects
- Wide-Field Infrared Surveys
- Galaxies In The Early Universe
- Ultradeep Survey
- Cosmological Tests
- Kuiper Disk Survey
- Properties of Kuiper Disk Objects
- Frequency of Refiguring Software Reliability
- Imaging Detectors In A High-Radiation Environment
- Cost and Schedule Control
- 6 Issues and Concerns
- Need For Full Systems Analysis
- Image Stabilization and Guide-Star Availability
- Stray and Scattered Light
- 7 Conclusions and Recommendations
- Appendix Glossary
- Follow-Up and Related Projects
- Star- and Planet-Forming Regions
- Embedded Young Stellar Objects
- Frequency of Disks
- Protostellar Envelopes
- Envelope Infall and Other Projects
- Accretion-Dominated Phase
- Disk Sizes
- Winds and Jets
- Post-Accretion Phases
- Global Change on Pluto and Triton
- References.
- Notes:
- "Michael F. A'Hearn, Chair."
- Includes bibliographical references.
- OCLC:
- 567836147
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