Ground-Based Infrared Observations of Sources Discovered by the AFGL, FIRRSE and IRAS Infrared Surveys

Abstract

The contracts research objective was to understand the infrared sources discovered by the AFGL, FIRRSE and IRAS Infrared Surveys. Work has continued on young stellar objects with a variety of collaborators. In particular, extensive infrared and radio observations have yielded new information on the true nature of this highly energetic outflow object. Particular results are the lack of a disk and the resolution of accelerated shells. High resolution maps have been made of several other young stellar objects in an effort to understand the energetics and nature of the objects. The group has continued its investigation of comets. Comets investigated include Giacobini-Zinner and Halley. Emphasis has been on understanding the emission from the dust in these objects. Because of the changing illumination of these dust grains, and the well understood geometry of comets, these objects provide unique information on interstellar dust.

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Document Details

Document Type
Technical Report
Publication Date
Jun 30, 1988
Accession Number
ADA206335

Entities

People

  • E. J. Spillar

Organizations

  • University of Wyoming

Tags

DTIC Thesaurus Topics

  • Acquisition
  • Air Force
  • Air Force Facilities
  • Availability
  • Black Holes
  • Catalogs
  • Classification
  • Contracts
  • Ground Based
  • High Resolution
  • Measurement
  • Nuclear Structure
  • Observation
  • Scientific Research
  • Stars
  • Universities

Fields of Study

  • Physics

Readers

  • Atmospheric Remote Sensing.
  • Space Exploration and Orbital Mechanics.
  • Theoretical Analysis.

Technology Areas

  • Space
  • Space - Space Objects