Innovative research in the design and operation of large telescopes for space: Aspects of giant telescopes in space
Abstract
Eight areas of research on large space telescopes are identified and discussed. Telescope mirror technology in particular is addressed. Among the research topics described are: mirror substrates, physical optics, geometrical optics, optical surfaces, imagers, spacecraft guidance, and fiber optics.
- Publication:
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- Pub Date:
- 1982
- Bibcode:
- 1982irdo.rept.....A
- Keywords:
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- Charge Coupled Devices;
- Fiber Optics;
- Geometrical Optics;
- Hubble Space Telescope;
- Mirrors;
- Automatic Control;
- Borosilicate Glass;
- Budgets;
- Large Space Structures;
- Optical Properties;
- Reflectors;
- Research Management;
- Spaceborne Telescopes;
- Spacecraft Guidance;
- Wave Fronts;
- Optics