A tethered astrometric telescope facilityA comparison is made between a tethered platform and a kinematically attached payload. Tethered platforms are capable of achieving a high level of passive vibration attenuation while reducing exposure to induced contamination to near-background levels. The Astrometric Telescope Facility, a payload being considered for operation from the Space Station, is described in detail.
Document ID
19890056018
Acquisition Source
Legacy CDMS
Document Type
Conference Paper
Authors
Lemke, L. G. (NASA Ames Research Center Moffett Field, CA, United States)
Smith, M. A. (NASA Ames Research Center Moffett Field, CA, United States)
Date Acquired
August 14, 2013
Publication Date
January 1, 1988
Subject Category
Spacecraft Design, Testing And Performance
Meeting Information
Meeting: Intl. Conference on Space Tethers for Science in the Space Station Era