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Motivation and Prospects for Spatio-spectral Interferometry in the Far-infrared

Leisawitz, David
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Consensus developed through a series of workshops, starting in 1998. Compelling science case for high angular resolution imaging and spectroscopy, and mission concepts. A robust plan - it has evolved over the years, but has consistently called for high resolution.

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Leisawitz, David. 2013-11-19. Motivation and Prospects for Spatio-spectral Interferometry in the Far-infrared. https://ntrs.nasa.gov/citations/20140010708

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