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Fuechsel, C. F.

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Operating the Hubble Space Telescope

The Hubble Space Telescope and its capabilities are described, and techniques of operating the observatory are discussed. The operational ground system functions are described. Some projections of what might be learned with this new instrument are presented.

Fuechsel, C. F.

SPIRE Data-Base Management System

Spacelab Payload Integration and Rocket Experiment (SPIRE) data-base management system (DBMS) based on relational model of data bases. Data bases typically used for engineering and mission analysis tasks and, unlike most commercially available systems, allow data items and data structures stored in forms suitable for direct analytical computation. SPIRE DBMS designed to support data requests from interactive users as well as applications programs.

Fuechsel, C. F.

The IUE spacecraft and instrumentation

The paper describes the general design, instrumentation, and ground control system of the International Ultraviolet Explorer (IUE) satellite, which will serve as an astronomical observatory providing both high and low resolution UV spectra of sources other than the sun. Basic data are given on the telescope, the UV-visible converter, the spectrograph optics, the camera response, and the communications systems.

Boggess, A.