Stratospheric observatory for infrared astronomy (SOFIA): an introduction and science plans

Jackie A. Davidson

doi:10.1117/12.455094

8 February 2002 Stratospheric observatory for infrared astronomy (SOFIA): an introduction and science plans

Jackie A. Davidson

Proceedings Volume 4486, Infrared Spaceborne Remote Sensing IX; (2002) https://doi.org/10.1117/12.455094
Event: International Symposium on Optical Science and Technology, 2001, San Diego, CA, United States

Abstract

A brief introduction to SOFIA will be given with an outline of its planned investigator program, followed with a summary of the expected performance capabilities of SOFIA at first light. The remainder of the paper will then give examples of SOFIA science to be expected from science instruments to be commissioned on the observatory within the first year os operation.

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Jackie A. Davidson "Stratospheric observatory for infrared astronomy (SOFIA): an introduction and science plans", Proc. SPIE 4486, Infrared Spaceborne Remote Sensing IX, (8 February 2002); https://doi.org/10.1117/12.455094

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