TRIO: a kilometric array stabilized by solar sails.
Abstract
A spaceborne optical array (TRIO) consisting of 2 to 4 telescopes spaced up to 1000 m apart, at Lagrange point 5 of the Earth-Moon trajectory is described. For kilometric baselines and variable aperture patterns allowing image reconstructions, TRIO has free flying telescopes and a focal station. Small solar sails point and stabilize the system. Electrostatic mounts support the telescopes. Many apertures can be utilized in later versions.
- Publication:
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Kilometric Optical Arrays in Space
- Pub Date:
- April 1985
- Bibcode:
- 1985ESASP.226...27L
- Keywords:
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- Michelson Interferometers;
- Solar Sails;
- Spaceborne Astronomy;
- Spaceborne Telescopes;
- Spacecraft Stability;
- Synthetic Arrays;
- Image Reconstruction;
- Lagrangian Equilibrium Points;
- Pointing Control Systems;
- Spacecraft Design;
- Synthetic Apertures;
- Astronomy;
- Interferometers:Space Instrumentation;
- Space Instrumentation:Interferometers;
- Space Instrumentation:Telescope Arrays;
- Telescope Arrays:Space Instrumentation