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The Path to Interferometry in SpaceFor over two decades, astronomers have considered the possibilities for interferometry in space. The first of these missions was the Space Interferometry Mission (SIM), but that was followed by missions for studying exoplanets (e.g Terrestrial Planet Finder, Darwin), and then far-infrared interferometers (e.g. the Space Infrared Interferometric Telescope, the Far-Infrared Interferometer). Unfortunately, following the cancellation of SIM, the future for space-based interferometry has been in doubt, and the interferometric community needs to reevaluate the path forward. While interferometers have strong potential for scientific discovery, there are technological developments still needed, and continued maturation of techniques is important for advocacy to the broader astronomical community. We review the status of several concepts for space-based interferometry, and look for possible synergies between missions oriented towards different science goals.
Document ID
20170006205
Acquisition Source
Goddard Space Flight Center
Document Type
Conference Paper
External Source(s)
Authors
Rinehart, S. A.
(NASA Goddard Space Flight Center Greenbelt, MD United States)
Savini, G.
(University Coll. London, United Kingdom)
Holland, W.
(Edinburgh Univ. United Kingdom)
Absil, O.
(Liege Univ. Belgium)
Defrere, D.
(Liege Univ. Belgium)
Spencer, L.
(Lethbridge Univ. Lethbridge, Alberta, Canada)
Leisawitz, D.
(NASA Goddard Space Flight Center Greenbelt, MD United States)
Rizzo, M.
(Maryland Univ. College Park, MD, United States)
Juanola-Parramon, R.
(Universities Space Research Association Greenbelt, MD, United States)
Mozurkewich, D.
(Seabrook Engineering Seabrook, MD, United States)
Date Acquired
July 7, 2017
Publication Date
August 4, 2016
Publication Information
Publication: SPIE Proceedings
Publisher: SPIE
Volume: 9907
Subject Category
Lunar And Planetary Science And Exploration
Optics
Report/Patent Number
GSFC-E-DAA-TN44145
Meeting Information
Meeting: SPIE Astronomical Telescopes +Instrumentation
Location: Edinburgh, Scotland
Country: United Kingdom
Start Date: June 26, 2016
End Date: July 1, 2016
Sponsors: International Society for Optical Engineering
Funding Number(s)
CONTRACT_GRANT: NNH15CO48B
Distribution Limits
Public
Copyright
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