Calibration and Performance of the ISO Long-Wavelength Spectrometer

Abstract

The wavelength and flux calibration, and the in orbit performance of the Infrared Space Observatory Long-Wavelength Spectrometer (LWS) are described. The LWS calibration is mostly complete and the instrument's performance in orbit is largely as expected before launch. The effects of ionizing radiation on the detectors, and the techniques used to minimize them are outlined. The overall sensitivity figures achieved in practice are summarized. The standard processing of LWS data is described.

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Document Details

Document Type
Technical Report
Publication Date
Jan 01, 1996
Accession Number
ADA464476

Entities

People

  • B. M. Swinyard
  • C. Armand
  • C. Ceccarelli
  • E. Caux
  • J.-c. Berges
  • J.-p. Baluteau
  • M. Burgdorf
  • M. J. Barlow
  • P. A. Ade
  • P. E. Clegg

Organizations

  • United States Naval Research Laboratory

Tags

Communities of Interest

  • Advanced Electronics
  • Space

DTIC Thesaurus Topics

  • Accuracy
  • Artificial Satellites
  • Calibration
  • Cosmic Rays
  • Detection
  • Detectors
  • Frequency
  • Instrumentation
  • Long Wavelengths
  • Measurement
  • Measuring Instruments
  • Observation
  • Observatories
  • Radiation
  • Space Sciences
  • Spectrometers
  • Standards

Fields of Study

  • Physics

Readers

  • Aerospace Test and Evaluation
  • Image Processing and Computer Vision.
  • Solar Physics

Technology Areas

  • Space
  • Space - Space Objects