Astronomy and Astrophysics – Astronomy
Scientific paper
Aug 2005
adsabs.harvard.edu/cgi-bin/nph-data_query?bibcode=2005esasp.590..311w&link_type=abstract
In: 17th ESA Symposium on European Rocket and Balloon Programmes and Related Research, 30 May - 2 June 2005, Sandefjord, Norway.
Astronomy and Astrophysics
Astronomy
Techniques, Instrumentation
Scientific paper
Many campaigns at Esrange are involving validation of scientific instruments onboard satellites. The validation is often done by balloon borne flights within different stratospheric conditions. Several campaigns are also coordinated programs including rocket, balloon and ground-based instruments. For testing of unmanned vehicles and parachute systems we are taking advantage of the huge land recovery area near Esrange and the Vidsel test field 300km south of Esrange. Several flights within the NEAT concept have been performed. An optical observatory called KEOPS, located at Esrange, is the main site for ground based instruments. The observatory is mainly dedicated for optical instruments like photometers, cameras, FPIs and an IR interferometer. The major expansion of the launch pad for stratospheric balloons and the cooperation with NASA will result in long duration balloon flights from Esrange to Alaska carrying heavy astronomical payloads. First flight will start summer 2005 and with annual flights. The accommodation complex is also extended to a total of more than 100 rooms.
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