Progress In Wide-Field Infrared Systems Design

William C. Gratz

doi:10.1117/12.956763

12 December 1978 Progress In Wide-Field Infrared Systems Design

William C. Gratz

Proceedings Volume 0156, Modern Utilization of Infrared Technology IV; (1978) https://doi.org/10.1117/12.956763
Event: 22nd Annual Technical Symposium, 1978, San Diego, United States

Abstract

Progress in wide-field spaceborne infrared telescope systems design over the last decade has been driven by parallel developments in focal plane technology. The scanned linear detector array of 1970 is yielding to the two-dimensional mosaic array of 1980, which permits consideration of systems for continuous full-earth coverage from geosynchronous altitude. Secondly, the successful development of alternative detector materials and associated cryogenic systems for use in the new focal planes has made it possible to consider multiband missions at selected wavelengths over the 2- to 14-micrometer region.

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William C. Gratz "Progress In Wide-Field Infrared Systems Design", Proc. SPIE 0156, Modern Utilization of Infrared Technology IV, (12 December 1978); https://doi.org/10.1117/12.956763

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