Infrared performance of the University of California Ten Meter Telescope

Details Infrared performance of the University of California Ten Meter Telescope Infrared performance of the University of California Ten Meter Telescope

Oct 1982

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IN: International Conference on Advanced Technology Optical Telescopes, Tucson, AZ, March 11-13, 1982, Proceedings (A83-30976 13

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Optics

Infrared Telescopes, Mirrors, Performance Prediction, Reflecting Telescopes, University Program, Atmospheric Optics, Atmospheric Windows, Background Radiation, Constraints, Optimization

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Performance projections are made for the thermal IR range performance of the planned University of California 10-m telescope. Telescope design parameter effects on performance are considered under two classifications: (1) conventional mechanical and optical constraints on design that are encountered in optimizing the performance of monolithic IR telescopes, including minimization of background radiation from telescope mirrors and support structure, and (2) constraints arising from the unique segmented primary mirror design, including the effects of "cracks" between segments and active control mechanism behavior. At present, no problems are foreseen which would adversely affect IR performance, so that results will be essentially determined by telescope instrumentation and atmospheric seeing characteristics.

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