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SOFIA: A Stratospheric Observatory for Infrared Astronomy

Authors :
Erickson, E. F
Davidson, J. A
Thorley, G
Caroff, L. J
Publication Year :
1991
Publisher :
United States: NASA Center for Aerospace Information (CASI), 1991.

Abstract

SOFIA is described as it was originally (May 1988) for the Space and Earth Sciences Advisory Committee (SESAC). The format and questions were provided by SESAC as a standard for judging the merit of potential U.S. space science projects. This version deletes Section IIF, which addressed development costs of the SOFIA facility. SOFIA's unique astronomical potential is described and it is shown how it complements and supports existing and planned facilities.

Subjects

Subjects :
Astronomy

Details

Language :
English
Database :
NASA Technical Reports
Notes :
RTOP 188-78-60
Publication Type :
Report
Accession number :
edsnas.19910023719
Document Type :
Report