Reconciling the requirements of the science team and the spacecraft engineering team with a realizable optical systemProblems in the development of a suitable optical system for the imaging science payload of an interplanetary space probe are considered, taking into account the characteristics of the three categories of optical systems from which the engineer selects his system. These categories include the Catoptric or all mirror optical system, the Dioptric or all refracting optical system, and the Catadioptric system which combines elements of the other two categories. Examples of equipment selection and development in the preparation of a number of interplanetary space missions are discussed.
Document ID
19750053263
Acquisition Source
Legacy CDMS
Document Type
Conference Proceedings
Authors
Larks, L. (California Institute of Technology, Jet Propulsion Laboratory, Pasadena Calif., United States)
Date Acquired
August 8, 2013
Publication Date
January 1, 1975
Subject Category
Engineering (General)
Meeting Information
Meeting: Effective systems integration and optical design; Seminar