NASA NTRS · 19930029498
Edison - The next generation infrared space observatory
Abstract
Edison, a large-aperture, radiatively-cooled telescope, is proposed as the major international mission to follow the current generation of cryogenically-cooled infrared space telescopes. It is being studied at present as a 2.5-3.5 m mixed radiatively- and mechanically-cooled facility optimized to investigate the wavelength range 3-100+ microns. This paper outlines the status of the project, discusses some aspects of a smaller-aperture 'precursor' mission, and describes a portion of the baseline science mission.
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Thronson, H. A., Jr., Davies, J. K., Hackwell, J., Hawarden, T. G., Knacke, R. F., Lester, D., Mountain, C. M.. 1992-07-01. Edison - The next generation infrared space observatory. https://ntrs.nasa.gov/citations/19930029498
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