Infrared And Submillimeter Space Missions In The Coming Decade

Author : Harley A. Thronson Jr.,Marc Sauvage,Pascal Gallais,Laurent Vigroux
Publisher : Springer Science & Business Media
Page : 229 pages
File Size : 49,7 Mb
Release : 2012-12-06
Category : Science
ISBN : 9789401103633

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Infrared and Submillimeter Space Missions in the Coming Decade by Harley A. Thronson Jr.,Marc Sauvage,Pascal Gallais,Laurent Vigroux Pdf

A revolution similar to that brought by CCDs to visible astronomy is still ahead in IR and submillimeter astronomy. There is certainly no wavelength range which has, over the past several years, seen such impressive advances in technology: large-scale detector arrays, new designs for cooling in space, lightweight mirror technologies. Scientific cases for observing the cold universe are outstanding. Observations in the FIR/Submm range will provide answers to such fundamental questions as: What is the spectrum of the primordial fluctuations? How do primeval galaxies look? What are the first stages of star formation? Most of the international space missions that have been triggered by these questions are presented in detail here. Technological issues raised by these missions are reviewed, as are the most recent achievements in cooling and detector technologies.

Author : National Aeronautics Administration
Publisher : CreateSpace
Page : 536 pages
File Size : 41,5 Mb
Release : 2014-12-17
Category : Electronic
ISBN : 1505568587

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New Concepts for Far-Infrared and Submillimeter Space Astronomy by National Aeronautics Administration Pdf

The "Second Workshop on New Concepts for Far-Infrared and Submillimeter Space Astronomy" aimed to highlight the groundbreaking opportunities available for astronomical investigations in the far-infrared to submillimeter using advanced, space-based telescopes. The National Research Council's Decade Report, "Astronomy and Astrophysics in the New Millennium," assigned a high priority to a Single Aperture Far-Infrared (SAFIR) observatory and encouraged the subsequent development of space-based far-infrared interferometry. With community guidance from the Origins and Structure and Evolution of the Universe Subcommittees of the Space Science Advisory Committee, NASA recently incorporated SAFIR and a kilometer maximum baseline far-IR interferometer into the Space Science roadmap. The interferometer is widely known as SPECS, the Submillimeter Probe of the Evolution of Cosmic Structure. An important outcome of this workshop was the development of a "Community Plan for Far-IR/Submillimeter Space Astronomy". The name "Community Plan" was adopted because this paper gives the consensus view of the workshop participants. The Community Plan addresses practical considerations, such as the tradeoffs associated with alternative mission designs and the flowdown from scientific objectives to measurement requirements, engineering requirements, and technology needs. It recommends an implementation strategy for technology development and validation, and recommends specific science and technology pathfinder missions that would pave the way for the "roadmap missions" SAFIR and SPECS. The community plan concludes by saying: "The time is right to place SAFIR on the NASA plan as one of the successors of SIRTF and JWST, to set our sights on a longbaseline far-infrared/submillimeter interferometric imaging telescope, to further develop far-infrared/submillimeter single-aperture and interferometric mission concepts, and to invest strategically in the technology that will enable future far-infrared/submillimeter missions. Supporting studies and smaller mission opportunities should be actively pursued."

Author : International Astronomical Union. Symposium
Publisher : Springer Science & Business Media
Page : 546 pages
File Size : 55,9 Mb
Release : 1990-08-31
Category : Science
ISBN : 0792308417

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The Galactic and Extragalactic Background Radiation by International Astronomical Union. Symposium Pdf

Proceedings of the 139th Symposium of the International Astronomical Union on `The Galactic and Extragalactic Background Radiation, held in Heidelberg, FRG, June 12-16, 1989

Author : National Research Council,Division on Engineering and Physical Sciences,Commission on Physical Sciences, Mathematics, and Applications,Board on Physics and Astronomy,Astronomy and Astrophysics Survey Committee
Publisher : National Academies Press
Page : 347 pages
File Size : 49,6 Mb
Release : 1991-02-01
Category : Science
ISBN : 9780309043830

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Working Papers by National Research Council,Division on Engineering and Physical Sciences,Commission on Physical Sciences, Mathematics, and Applications,Board on Physics and Astronomy,Astronomy and Astrophysics Survey Committee Pdf

This volume contains working papers on astronomy and astrophysics prepared by 15 non-National Research Council panels in areas ranging from radio astronomy to the status of the profession.

Author : Anonim
Publisher : Unknown
Page : 56 pages
File Size : 53,6 Mb
Release : 1989
Category : Space astronomy
ISBN : STANFORD:36105030019777

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A Scientific Program for Infrared, Submillimeter and Radio Astronomy from Space by Anonim Pdf

Author : Ahmed Khairy Noor,Samuel L. Venneri
Publisher : AIAA
Page : 690 pages
File Size : 49,9 Mb
Release : 1997
Category : Aeronautics
ISBN : 1600864252

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Future Aeronautical and Space Systems by Ahmed Khairy Noor,Samuel L. Venneri Pdf

Author : S. J. Bell Burnell,John Keith Davies,R. S. Stobie
Publisher : Unknown
Page : 281 pages
File Size : 40,6 Mb
Release : 1992
Category : Infrared astronomy
ISBN : OCLC:1303282821

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Next Generation Infrared Space Observatory by S. J. Bell Burnell,John Keith Davies,R. S. Stobie Pdf

Individual topics addressed include: the future of space infrared astronomy, infrared space studies of solar system objects, the interstellar medium and star formation, stellar infrared astronomy with Edison, the Infrared Space Observatory, Stratospheric Observatory For Infrared Astronomy, Near-Infrared Camera and Multiobject Spectrometer, Space Infrared Telescope Facility, plans for submillimeter and infrared satellites in Japan, future plans for space astronomy and astrophysics. Also discussed are: optimized radiative cooling of infrared space telescopes and applications to possible missions, Edison: the next generation infrared space observatory, Edison Mission: launch vehicle and spacecraft considerations, orbits for radiatively cooled space telescopes, optical design and testing of a fast large-aperture infrared space telescope, closed cycle coolers for space applications, aspects of data flow for an Edison-type observatory.

Author : Anonim
Publisher : Unknown
Page : 20 pages
File Size : 44,7 Mb
Release : 1991
Category : Astronautics and state
ISBN : MINN:31951D02987195W

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Executive Summary by Anonim Pdf

Author : Anonim
Publisher : Unknown
Page : 260 pages
File Size : 52,5 Mb
Release : 1992
Category : Aeronautics
ISBN : STANFORD:36105024739224

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NASA Technical Memorandum by Anonim Pdf

Author : Anonim
Publisher : Unknown
Page : 538 pages
File Size : 42,6 Mb
Release : 2004
Category : Electronic
ISBN : NASA:31769000474513

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New Concepts for Far-Infrared and Submillimeter Space Astronomy by Anonim Pdf

Author : Toshio Matsumoto,Hiroshi Shibai
Publisher : Unknown
Page : 392 pages
File Size : 48,5 Mb
Release : 2000
Category : Infrared astronomy
ISBN : CORNELL:31924090970223

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Mid- and Far-infrared Astronomy and Future Space Missions by Toshio Matsumoto,Hiroshi Shibai Pdf

Author : P. Ehrenfreund,W.M. Irvine,T. Owen,Luann Becker,Jen Blank,J.R. Brucato,Luigi Colangeli,Sylvie Derenne,Anne Dutrey,Didier Despois,Antonio Lazcano,Francois Robert
Publisher : Springer Science & Business Media
Page : 521 pages
File Size : 42,7 Mb
Release : 2006-03-05
Category : Science
ISBN : 9781402023057

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Astrobiology: Future Perspectives by P. Ehrenfreund,W.M. Irvine,T. Owen,Luann Becker,Jen Blank,J.R. Brucato,Luigi Colangeli,Sylvie Derenne,Anne Dutrey,Didier Despois,Antonio Lazcano,Francois Robert Pdf

Astrobiology, a new exciting interdisciplinary research field, seeks to unravel the origin and evolution of life wherever it might exist in the Universe. The current view of the origin of life on Earth is that it is strongly connected to the origin and evolution of our planet and, indeed, of the Universe as a whole. We are fortunate to be living in an era where centuries of speculation about the two ancient and fundamental problems: the origin of life and its prevalence in the Universe are being replaced by experimental science. The subject of Astrobiology can be approached from many different perspectives. This book is focused on abiogenic organic matter from the viewpoint of astronomy and planetary science and considers its potential relevance to the origins of life on Earth and elsewhere. Guided by the review papers in this book, the concluding chapter aims to identify key questions to motivate future research and stimulate astrobiological applications of current and future research facilities and space missions. Today’s rich array of new spacecraft, telescopes and dedicated scientists promises a steady flow of discoveries and insights that will ultimately lead us to the answers we seek.

Author : Harley A. Thronson,Massimo Stiavelli,Alexander Tielens
Publisher : Springer Science & Business Media
Page : 523 pages
File Size : 48,8 Mb
Release : 2009-02-03
Category : Science
ISBN : 9781402094576

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Astrophysics in the Next Decade by Harley A. Thronson,Massimo Stiavelli,Alexander Tielens Pdf

NASA’s James Webb Space Telescope (JWST), planned for operation in about five years, will have the capability to investigate – and answer – some of the most challenging questions in astronomy. Although motivated and designed to study the very early Universe, the performance of the observatory’s instruments over a very wide wavelength range will allow the world’s scientific community unequaled ability to study cosmic phenomena as diverse as small bodies in the Solar System and the formation of galaxies. As part of preparation to use JWST, a conference was held in Tucson, Arizona in 2007 that brought together astronomers from around the world to discuss the mission, other major facilities that will operate in the coming decade, and major scientific goals for them. This book is a compilation of those presentations by some of the leading researchers from all branches of astronomy. This book also includes a “pre-history” of JWST, describing the lengthy process and some of the key individuals that initiated early work on the concepts that would evolve to become the premier space observatory of the next decade.

Author : Karel van der Hucht
Publisher : Cambridge University Press
Page : 758 pages
File Size : 45,6 Mb
Release : 2008-01-21
Category : Science
ISBN : 0521896835

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Highlights of Astronomy: Volume 14 by Karel van der Hucht Pdf

Recording the proceedings of the IAU XXVI General Assembly, this volume of the IAU Highlights of Astronomy covers virtually all aspects of modern astrophysics as discussed by 2400 participants from 73 countries. Notably, the common aspects of astrophysical phenomena known to exist in widely differing interstellar environments is thoroughly examined, providing fertile cross correlation from one specialisation to another. This text highlights the importance of the triennial IAU General Assemblies in bringing together the work of observers and theoreticians in widely different fields, but working towards a common goal: understanding the physics of the Universe. Together with the Proceedings of the IAU Symposia 235-240, this volume examines all of the astrophysics presented at the General Assembly.

Author : United States. Congress. House. Committee on Science. Subcommittee on Space and Aeronautics
Publisher : Unknown
Page : 452 pages
File Size : 55,5 Mb
Release : 1998
Category : Electronic
ISBN : PSU:000033131917

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NASA's Fiscal Year 1999 Budget Request, Parts I-IV by United States. Congress. House. Committee on Science. Subcommittee on Space and Aeronautics Pdf