Astronomy and Astrophysics – Astronomy
Scientific paper
Dec 1992
adsabs.harvard.edu/cgi-bin/nph-data_query?bibcode=1992esasp.354..139h&link_type=abstract
In ESA, Targets for Space-Based Interferometry p 139-140 (SEE N93-31750 12-89)
Astronomy and Astrophysics
Astronomy
Astronomical Interferometry, Astronomical Observatories, Heterodyning, Interferometers, Spaceborne Astronomy, Submillimeter Waves, Arrays, Planning, Technology Assessment
Scientific paper
The aim of the submillimeter splinter group of the LIST (Lunar Interferometry Study Team) was to examine the scientific and technical aspects of a submillimeter interferometer with an emphasis on heterodyne detection. The main elements of the scientific logic that lead to the conclusions that a heterodyne submillimeter array should have a collecting area of at order 1000 sq m are summarized. This conclusion is based on sensitivity constraints and the following points: anything that can be done from the ground, will be; an instrument as complex and expensive as a large submillimeter interferometer must be capable of significant extragalactic observations; and no matter what the future scientific trends are, looking at the main coolants will always be important. It is clear that an instrument of this size is several steps past the next generation of spaceborne observatories.
Harris Andrew I.
Lequeux James
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