Physics – Optics
Scientific paper
Jan 1980
adsabs.harvard.edu/cgi-bin/nph-data_query?bibcode=1980spie..228..117m&link_type=abstract
In: Active optical devices and applications; Proceedings of the Seminar, Washington, DC, April 10, 11, 1980. (A81-37719 17-74) B
Physics
Optics
3
Infrared Astronomy, Infrared Telescopes, Mission Planning, Spaceborne Astronomy, Spaceborne Telescopes, Adaptive Optics, Airglow, Apertures, Atmospheric Attenuation, Atmospheric Turbulence, Mirrors, Space Transportation System, Submillimeter Waves
Scientific paper
The Large Aperture Telescope (LAT), which will have a diameter of 10-30 m and will operate in the 2-1000 micron wavelength range, is described. It is noted that the LAT could be carried into orbit with a single launch of the Space Transportation System and semiautomatically deployed as a free flyer with a nominal 10-yr mission duration. Servicing and instrument changes would be made at 2-yr intervals. It is pointed out that the LAT would have to be placed above the earth's atmosphere to avoid both the absorption that occurs through much of the infrared and submillimeter and the turbulence which limits spatial resolution. Important technical considerations for the LAT are discussed; they include the telescope optical form, the primary mirror material, figure control techniques, the deployment techniques, and thermal control. The science objectives and rationale for the LAT are discussed and various hardware techniques and concepts for its implementation are described.
Batelaan Paul D.
Kiya M. K.
Kuiper Thomas B. H.
Murphy James P.
Swanson Paul N.
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