Development of the Space Infrared Telescope Facility (SIRTF)

被引：9

作者：

Gallagher, DB ^{[1
]}

Simmons, LL ^{[1
]}

机构：

[1] CALTECH, Jet Prop Lab, Pasadena, CA 91109 USA

来源：

UV, OPTICAL, AND IR SPACE TELESCOPES AND INSTRUMENTS | 2000年 / 4013卷

关键词：

SIRTF; infrared observatory; space telescope; infrared astronomy;

D O I：

10.1117/12.393970

中图分类号：

P1 [天文学];

学科分类号：

0704 ;

摘要：

The Space Infrared Telescope Facility (SIRTF) is in the middle of the development phase and on track for a December, 2001 launch. This exciting mission takes advantage of innovative engineering choices to make groundbreaking science available in a cost-effective way. SIRTF, the fourth of NASA's Great Observatories, takes advantage of tremendous advances in infrared sensor technology as well as a high level of observatory efficiency in order to promise a rich scientific legacy. The presentation provides an overview of the SIRTF Project and describes the Cryogenic Telescope, Science Instruments, and Spacecraft. In addition, investigation opportunities for the scientific community are described. A detailed report on the current status and future plans is also provided.

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页码：80 / 89

页数：10