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Infrared Astronomical SatelliteThe objective of the Infrared Astronomical Satellite is to produce an unbiased all-sky survey in the wavelength region between 8 and 120 microns. Using a 60 cm diameter helium cooled telescope and detector arrays which are essentially zodiacal light background photon noise limited, heretofore unprecedented sensitivity can be achieved. The optical design, the focal plane layout and expected performance of the current design concept are discussed.
Document ID
19780038904
Acquisition Source
Legacy CDMS
Document Type
Reprint (Version printed in journal)
Authors
Aumann, H. H. (California Institute of Technology, Jet Propulsion Laboratory, Pasadena Calif., United States)
Walker, R. G. (NASA Ames Research Center Moffett Field, Calif., United States)
Date Acquired
August 9, 2013
Publication Date
December 1, 1977
Publication Information
Publication: Optical Engineering
Volume: 16
Subject Category
Astronomy
Accession Number
78A22813
Funding Number(s)
CONTRACT_GRANT: NAS7-100
Distribution Limits
Public
Copyright
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