INVESTIGATION OF BRIGHT SOURCES OF LONG-WAVE INFRARED RADIATION.
Abstract
The Flying Infrared Telescope is described with particular reference to its mechanical and optical design. A program plan is outlined whereby this airborne telescope may be used to support a ground-based far infrared survey instrument in the acquisition of information on the number and spacial distribution of astronomical LWIR sources. (Author)
Document Details
- Document Type
- Technical Report
- Publication Date
- Dec 01, 1969
- Accession Number
- AD0712086
Entities
People
- Carlton M. Gillespie Jr.
- Frank J. Low
- H. H. Aumann
Organizations
- Rice University