Physics – Optics
Scientific paper
Oct 1982
adsabs.harvard.edu/cgi-bin/nph-data_query?bibcode=1982spie..331..334p&link_type=abstract
IN: Instrumentation in astronomy IV; Proceedings of the Fourth Conference, Tucson, AZ, March 8-10, 1982 (A83-31976 14-35). Belli
Physics
Optics
1
Astronomical Spectroscopy, Image Processing, Iue, Spaceborne Astronomy, Stellar Spectrophotometry, System Effectiveness, Cassegrain Optics, Environmental Tests, Image Dissector Tubes, System Effectiveness, Thermal Environments, Vidicons
Scientific paper
The International Ultraviolet Explorer (IUE) satellite is an astronomical observatory which has obtained more than 25,000 spectral images since its launch in January 1978. A 45 cm f/15 cassegrain telescope feeds two echelle spectrographs of resolution 10,000 with intensified SEC vidicon detectors. Sources are placed for observation using small slews of the spacecraft after positional measurement by an image dissector. Optimum performance requires that the effects of the fluctuating thermal environment be considered in the acquisition and processing of images. The performance of these systems, as evaluated from in-orbit engineering data, are discussed with particular emphasis on the geometrical characteristics.
Holm Albert V.
Panek Robert J.
Schiffer H. III F.
No associations
LandOfFree
Performance of the International Ultraviolet Explorer for spectral imaging 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 Performance of the International Ultraviolet Explorer for spectral imaging, we encourage you to share that experience with our LandOfFree.com community. Your opinion is very important and Performance of the International Ultraviolet Explorer for spectral imaging will most certainly appreciate the feedback.
Profile ID: LFWR-SCP-O-1032800