Highly Adjustable Systems: An Architecture for Future Space Observatories
Abstract
Mission costs for ground breaking space astronomical observatories are increasing to the point of unsustainability. We are investigating the use of adjustable or correctable systems as a means to reduce development and therefore mission costs. The poster introduces the promise and possibility of realizing a “net zero CTE” system for the general problem of observatory design and introduces the basic systems architecture we are considering. This poster concludes with an overview of our planned study and demonstrations for proving the value and worth of highly adjustable telescopes and systems ahead of the upcoming decadal survey.
- Publication:
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American Astronomical Society Meeting Abstracts #230
- Pub Date:
- June 2017
- Bibcode:
- 2017AAS...23011716A