NASA NTRS · 19780038904
Infrared Astronomical Satellite
Abstract
The objective of the Infrared Astronomical Satellite is to produce an unbiased all-sky survey in the wavelength region between 8 and 120 microns. Using a 60 cm diameter helium cooled telescope and detector arrays which are essentially zodiacal light background photon noise limited, heretofore unprecedented sensitivity can be achieved. The optical design, the focal plane layout and expected performance of the current design concept are discussed.
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Aumann, H. H., Walker, R. G.. 1977-12-01. Infrared Astronomical Satellite. https://ntrs.nasa.gov/citations/19780038904
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