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Operations Concept for Moving Target Observations with the James Webb Space TelescopeThe James Webb Space Telescope (JWST) will provide breakthrough capabilities for the study of Solar System objects. JWST is a large aperture, cryogenic, infrared-optimized, general purpose space observatory under construction by NASA, ESA, and CSA for launch in 2018. The JWST instrumentation will provide imaging. coronagraphy, and spectroscopy between 6000A to 29 microns. This spectral region contains many atomic, molecular, and particulate diagnostics that are especially relevant for the study of gaseous, rocky and icy bodies in the Solar System. This talk describes the concept for observations of moving targets, including the system design for acquiring and tracking guide stars to hold the science target fIxed in the instrument field of view.
Document ID
20120015943
Acquisition Source
Goddard Space Flight Center
Document Type
Abstract
Authors
Sonneborne, George
(NASA Goddard Space Flight Center Greenbelt, MD, United States)
Date Acquired
August 26, 2013
Publication Date
October 14, 2012
Subject Category
Astronomy
Report/Patent Number
GSFC.ABS.7412.2012
Report Number: GSFC.ABS.7412.2012
Meeting Information
Meeting: Division of Planetary Sciences Meeting
Location: Reno, NV
Country: United States
Start Date: October 14, 2012
End Date: October 18, 2012
Distribution Limits
Public
Copyright
Work of the US Gov. Public Use Permitted.
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