Environmental effects on an optical-UV-IR synthesis array

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Nov 1992

adsabs.harvard.edu/cgi-bin/nph-data_query?bibcode=1992nascp3066..196j&link_type=abstract

In New Mexico Univ., A Lunar Optical-Ultraviolet-Infrared Synthesis Array (LOUISA) p 196-209 (SEE N93-13579 03-89)

Astronomy and Astrophysics

Astronomy

Astronomical Observatories, Atmospheric Effects, Environment Effects, Lunar Atmosphere, Solar Radiation, Structural Stability, Temperature Control, Dust, Hypervelocity Impact, Meteorite Collisions, Micrometeorites, Operational Problems, Thermal Radiation, Vacuum Effects

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The Moon offers a stable platform with excellent seeing conditions for the Lunar Optical-UV-IR Synthesis Array (LOUISA). Some troublesome aspects of the lunar environment will need to be overcome to realize the full potential of the Moon as an observatory site. Mitigation of negative effects of vacuum, thermal radiation, dust, and micrometeorite impact is feasible with careful engineering and operational planning. Shields against impact, dust, and solar radiation need to be developed. Means of restoring degraded surfaces are probably essential for optical and thermal control surfaces deployed in long-lifetime lunar facilities. Precursor missions should be planned to validate and enhance the understanding of the lunar environment (e.g., dust behavior without and with human presence and to determine environmental effects on surfaces and components. Precursor missions should generate data useful in establishing keepout zones around observatory facilities while rocket launches and landings, mining, and vehicular traffic could be detrimental to observatory operation.

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