The Space Station Microwave Facility.
Abstract
A large millimeter wavelength interferometer array is proposed for construction on the planned Space Station (The Space Station Microwave facility-SSMF). It will have manifold applications in both basic and applied research and will be the premier instrument in the world at high radio frequencies. All weather target detection and identification, earth resource mapping, middle atmospheric studies, ionospheric research, atmospheric infrared background investigations, interplanetary communications, and high frequency radio astronomy are only a few of the areas which will be significantly advanced by the availability of such an instrument. Particularly in astronomy, the ability to do observations above the disturbing and absorbing effects of the Earth's atmosphere will allow new opportunities for exploration of all objects from the Sun, through the Solar System bodies, to the interstellar medium of the Milky Way and other galaxies, out to the most distant quasars with resolution and sensitivity equalling or exceeding all existing or planned millimeter wavelength telescopes.
Document Details
- Document Type
- Technical Report
- Publication Date
- Sep 19, 1986
- Accession Number
- ADA173964
Entities
People
- B. K. Dennison
- J. H. Spencer
- K. J. Johnston
- K. W. Weiler
- R. M. Bevilacqua
Organizations
- United States Naval Research Laboratory