Space astrophysics with large structures - CASES and P/OFSpace instruments for remote sensing, of the types used for astrophysics and solar-terrestrial physics among many disciplines, will grow to larger physical sizes in the future. The zero-g space environment does not inherently restrict such growth, because relatively lightweight structures can be used. Active servo control of the structures can greatly increase their size for a given mass. The Pinhole/Occulter Facility, a candidate Space Station attached payload, offers an example: it will achieve 0.2 arc s resolution by use of a 50-m baseline for coded-aperture telescopes for hard X-ray and gamma-ray imagers.
Document ID
19910063370
Acquisition Source
Legacy CDMS
Document Type
Conference Paper
Authors
Hudson, Hugh S. (NASA Marshall Space Flight Center Huntsville, AL, United States)
Davis, J. M. (NASA Marshall Space Flight Center Huntsville, AL, United States)
Date Acquired
August 14, 2013
Publication Date
January 1, 1990
Subject Category
Spacecraft Instrumentation
Meeting Information
Meeting: High-energy astrophysics in the 21st century