NASA applications for acousto-optic spectrometersSmall, compact, and rugged IF spectrometers are needed in high resolution heterodyne receivers designed for a new generation of space-borne telescopes planned for the next decade. Acousto-optic Spectrometers (AOS) promise to provide the necessary bandwidth and resolution in a package which is compact, power efficient, and ruggedized for space applications. Sensitivity, linearity, and stability are the primary goals of an astronomical receiver and these features must be demonstrated in order for an AOS to be accepted in place of more conventional RF or digital technology.
Document ID
19860030522
Acquisition Source
Legacy CDMS
Document Type
Conference Paper
Authors
Chin, G. (NASA Goddard Space Flight Center Greenbelt, MD, United States)