NASA NTRS · 19770035367
The high energy astronomy observatories
Abstract
The forthcoming NASA project of orbiting High Energy Astronomy Observatories (HEAO's) designed to probe the universe by tracing celestial radiations and particles is outlined. Solutions to engineering problems concerning HEAO's which are integrated, yet built to function independently are discussed, including the onboard digital processor, mirror assembly and the thermal shield. The principle of maximal efficiency with minimal cost and the potential capability of the project to provide explanations to black holes, pulsars and gamma-ray bursts are also stressed. The first satellite is scheduled for launch in April 1977.
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Neighbors, A. K., Doolittle, R. F., Halpers, R. E.. 1977-01-01. The high energy astronomy observatories. https://ntrs.nasa.gov/citations/19770035367
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