Particle contamination from Martin Optical BlackThe design of the barrel baffle of the Infrared Astronomical Satellite (IRAS) Optical Subsystem to minimize production of particulate contamination is described. The configuration of the 50-inch long, 28.5-inch diameter baffle required pop-rivet assembly after coating with Martin Optical Black for stray light suppression. An experiment to determine the contamination produced at assembly led to the modification of the baffle construction to preclude such damage to the coated surfaces.
Document ID
19810052495
Acquisition Source
Legacy CDMS
Document Type
Conference Proceedings
Authors
Young, P. J. (Perkin-Elmer Corp. Optical Technology Div., Ridgefield, Conn., United States)
Noll, R. (Perkin-Elmer Corp. Electro-Optical Div., Ridgefield, Conn., United States)
Andreozzi, L. (Ball Corp. Ball Aerospace Systems Div., Boulder, Colo., United States)
Hope, J. (Martin Marietta Aerospace Denver, Colo., United States)
Date Acquired
August 11, 2013
Publication Date
January 1, 1981
Subject Category
Optics
Meeting Information
Meeting: Seminar on Radiation scattering in optical systems