NASA NTRS · 19770017080
Preliminary design study of astronomical detector cooling system
Abstract
The preliminary design of an astronomical detector cooling system for possible use in the NASA C-141 Airborne Infrared Observatory is presented. The system consists of the following elements: supercritical helium tank, Joule-Thomson supply gas conditioner, Joule-Thomson expander (JTX), optical cavity dewar, optical cavity temperature controller, adjustable J-T discharge gas pressure controller, and vacuum pump.
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Norman, R. H.. 1976-11-17. Preliminary design study of astronomical detector cooling system. https://ntrs.nasa.gov/citations/19770017080
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