Mirror technology roadmap for optical/IR/FIR space telescopes

H. Philip Stahl

doi:10.1117/12.671958

10 June 2006 Mirror technology roadmap for optical/IR/FIR space telescopes

H. Philip Stahl

Proceedings Volume 6265, Space Telescopes and Instrumentation I: Optical, Infrared, and Millimeter; 626504 (2006) https://doi.org/10.1117/12.671958
Event: SPIE Astronomical Telescopes + Instrumentation, 2006, Orlando, Florida , United States

Abstract

The NASA Advanced Telescope and Observatory (ATO) Capability Roadmap addresses technologies necessary for NASA to enable future space telescopes and observatories operating in all electromagnetic bands, from x-rays to millimeter waves, and including gravity-waves. It lists capability priorities derived from current and developing Space Missions Directorate (SMD) strategic roadmaps. Technology topics include optics; wavefront sensing and control and interferometry; distributed and advanced spacecraft systems; cryogenic and thermal control systems; large precision structure for observatories; and the infrastructure essential to future space telescopes and observatories. This paper summarizes optic technology capability requirements necessary to enable space telescopes from the UV to Far-Infared.

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H. Philip Stahl "Mirror technology roadmap for optical/IR/FIR space telescopes", Proc. SPIE 6265, Space Telescopes and Instrumentation I: Optical, Infrared, and Millimeter, 626504 (10 June 2006); https://doi.org/10.1117/12.671958

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