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SOFIA Project: SOFIA-Stratospheric Observatory for Infrared AstronomyA viewgraph presentation on the SOFIA project is shown. The topics include: 1) Aircraft Information; 2) Major Components of SOFIA; 3) Aircraft External View; 4) Airborne Observatory Layout; 5) Telescope Assembly; 6) Uncoated Primary Mirror; 7) Airborne Astronomy; 8) Requirements & Specifications; 9) Technical Challenges; 10) Observatory Operation; and 11) SOFIA Flight Test.
Document ID
20070024423
Acquisition Source
Armstrong Flight Research Center
Document Type
Other
Authors
Tseng, Ting
(NASA Dryden Flight Research Center Edwards, CA, United States)
Date Acquired
August 23, 2013
Publication Date
May 8, 2007
Subject Category
Avionics And Aircraft Instrumentation
Distribution Limits
Public
Copyright
Work of the US Gov. Public Use Permitted.
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