Terrestrial Planet Finder Interferometer technology status and plans

P. R. Lawson; A. Ahmed; R. O. Gappinger; A. Ksendzov; O. P. Lay; S. R. Martin; R. D. Peters; D. P. Scharf; J. K. Wallace; B. Ware

doi:10.1117/12.670318

28 June 2006 Terrestrial Planet Finder Interferometer technology status and plans

P. R. Lawson, A. Ahmed, R. O. Gappinger, A. Ksendzov, O. P. Lay, S. R. Martin, R. D. Peters, D. P. Scharf, J. K. Wallace, B. Ware

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Proceedings Volume 6268, Advances in Stellar Interferometry; 626828 (2006) https://doi.org/10.1117/12.670318
Event: SPIE Astronomical Telescopes + Instrumentation, 2006, Orlando, Florida , United States

Abstract

This paper reviews recent progress with technology being developed for the Terrestrial Planet Finder Interferometer (TPF-I). TPF-I is a mid-infrared space interferometer being designed with the capability of detecting Earth-like planets in the habitable zones around nearby stars. TPF-I is in the early phase of its development. The science requirements of the mission are described along with the current design of the interferometer. The goals of the nulling and formation-flying testbeds are reviewed. Progress with TPF-I technology milestones are highlighted.

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P. R. Lawson, A. Ahmed, R. O. Gappinger, A. Ksendzov, O. P. Lay, S. R. Martin, R. D. Peters, D. P. Scharf, J. K. Wallace, and B. Ware "Terrestrial Planet Finder Interferometer technology status and plans", Proc. SPIE 6268, Advances in Stellar Interferometry, 626828 (28 June 2006); https://doi.org/10.1117/12.670318

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