Results and limitations of ground-based optical arrays

Details Results and limitations of ground-based optical arrays Results and limitations of ground-based optical arrays

Apr 1985

adsabs.harvard.edu/cgi-bin/nph-data_query?bibcode=1985esasp.226....1l&link_type=abstract

In ESA Colloq. on Kilometric Opt. Arrays in Space p 1-6 (SEE N86-11096 01-89)

Physics

Optics

4

Arrays, Michelson Interferometers, Space Observations (From Earth), Technology Assessment, Telescopes, Atmospheric Optics, Cost Effectiveness, Image Reconstruction, Image Resolution, Stellar Magnitude, Synthetic Apertures

Scientific paper

The usefulness and limits of ground based interferometers for astronomy are discussed, and current and planned systems are described. While optical arrays do work on the ground, and can probably reach baselines on the order of 300 m, their observing efficiency and limiting magnitude are greatly affected by the turbulent atmosphere, as well as their capability to generate reconstructed images. At a cost comparable to the planned VLT array, floating arrays of two or more small apertures in space can reach higher limiting magnitudes and produce more results in a given time. With large component apertures, and many of them, floating arrays are bound to enormously increase optical penetration into the universe. The wider spectral window in space is also of interest in image reconstruction.

Affiliated with

Also associated with

No associations

Rating

Results and limitations of ground-based optical arrays does not yet have a rating. At this time, there are no reviews or comments for this scientific paper.

If you have personal experience with Results and limitations of ground-based optical arrays, we encourage you to share that experience with our LandOfFree.com community. Your opinion is very important and Results and limitations of ground-based optical arrays will most certainly appreciate the feedback.

Rate now

Comments { 0 }

Profile ID: LFWR-SCP-O-1288974