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The high energy astronomy observatoriesThe forthcoming NASA project of orbiting High Energy Astronomy Observatories (HEAO's) designed to probe the universe by tracing celestial radiations and particles is outlined. Solutions to engineering problems concerning HEAO's which are integrated, yet built to function independently are discussed, including the onboard digital processor, mirror assembly and the thermal shield. The principle of maximal efficiency with minimal cost and the potential capability of the project to provide explanations to black holes, pulsars and gamma-ray bursts are also stressed. The first satellite is scheduled for launch in April 1977.
Document ID
19770035367
Acquisition Source
Legacy CDMS
Document Type
Conference Paper
Authors
Neighbors, A. K. (NASA Marshall Space Flight Center HEAO Engineering Office, Huntsville, Ala., United States)
Doolittle, R. F. (TRW Defense and Space Systems Group Redondo Beach, Calif., United States)
Halpers, R. E. (NASA Office of Space Sciences Washington, D.C., United States)
Date Acquired
August 9, 2013
Publication Date
January 1, 1977
Subject Category
Launch Vehicles And Space Vehicles
Report/Patent Number
AIAA PAPER 77-282
Meeting Information
Meeting: Annual Meeting and Technical Display Incorporating the Forum on the Future of Air Transportation
Location: Washington, DC
Start Date: January 10, 1977
End Date: January 13, 1977
Sponsors: American Institute of Aeronautics and Astronautics
Accession Number
77A18219
Distribution Limits
Public
Copyright
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