The second generation Wide-Field/Planetary Camera of the Hubble Space Telescope.
Abstract
The general design and principal features of the second generation Wide-Field/Planetary Camera (WFPC-2) for the Hubble Space Telescope are reviewed. The discussion covers the background of WFPC-2 development, science capabilities, key performance parameters, optical and electronic equipment, mechanisms, thermal control, and contamination control. Attention is also given to on-orbit operations, including commanding and telemetry and on-orbit servicing.
- Publication:
-
Journal of the British Interplanetary Society
- Pub Date:
- October 1991
- Bibcode:
- 1991JBIS...44..477L
- Keywords:
-
- Charge Coupled Devices;
- Hubble Space Telescope;
- Mirrors;
- Panoramic Cameras;
- Satellite Design;
- Calibrating;
- Gradient Index Optics;
- Orbital Servicing;
- Spacecraft Contamination;
- Thermal Vacuum Tests;
- Ultraviolet Filters;
- Spacecraft Instrumentation;
- Space Instrumentation: Cameras;
- Hubble Space Telescope: Cameras