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Space telescope design considerations
Opt. Eng. 51, 011006 (Feb 06, 2012); http://dx.doi.org/10.1117/1.OE.51.1.011006
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Add to FacebookThe design considerations for astronomical space telescopes cover many disciplines but can be simplified into two overarching constraints: the desire to maximize science while adhering to budgetary constraints. More than ever, understanding the cost implications up front will be critical to success. Science performance can be translated into a set of simple performance metrics that set the requirements for design options. Cost is typically estimated by considering mass, complexity, technology maturity, and heritage. With this in mind, we survey the many diverse design considerations for a space telescope and, where appropriate, relate them to these basic performance metrics. In so doing, we hope to provide a roadmap for future space telescope designers on how best to optimize the design to maximize science and minimize total cost.
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Received Jun 17, 2011
Accepted Oct 05, 2011
Revised Sep 27, 2011
Published online Feb 06, 2012
Accepted Oct 05, 2011
Revised Sep 27, 2011
Published online Feb 06, 2012
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Lee Feinberg, Lester Cohen, Bruce Dean, William Hayden, Joseph Howard and Ritva Keski-Kuha, "Space telescope design considerations",
Opt. Eng. 51, 011006 (Feb 06, 2012); http://dx.doi.org/10.1117/1.OE.51.1.011006
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