- Additional Authors
- Description
- 2 microfiches (v, 93 pages) : negative, illustrations; 11 x 15 cm.
- Summary
- "The concept definition of using the External Tank (ET) of the Space Shuttle as the basis for constructing a large area gamma ray imaging telescope in space is detailed. The telescope will be used to locate and study cosmic sources of gamma rays of energy greater than 100 MeV. Both the telescope properties and the means whereby an ET is used for this purpose are described. A parallel is drawn between those systems that would be common to both a Space Station and this ET application. In addition, those systems necessary for support of the telescope can form the basis for using the ET as part of the Space Station. The major conclusions of this concept definition are that the ET is ideal for making into a gamma ray telescope, and that this telescope will provide a substantial increase in collecting area."--NTIS abstracts.
- Series Statement
- NASA-CR ; 175435
- Uniform Title
- NASA contractor report ; NASA CR-175435.
- Subject
- Note
- Bibliography (note)
- Includes bibliographical references (pages 91-93).
- Type of Report (note)
- Funding (note)
- Sponsored by the National Aeronautics and Space Administration Headquarters
- Call Number
- GPO Microfiche NAS 1.26:175435
- OCLC
- marcive170887480
- Author
Koch, David G, author.
- Title
A large-area gamma-ray imaging telescope system / principal investigator, David G. Koch.
- Publisher
Cambridge, Massachusetts : Smithsonian Institution, Astrophysical Observatory ; Washington, D.C. : National Aeronautics and Space Administration Headquarters, 1983.
- Type of Content
text
- Type of Medium
microform
- Type of Carrier
microfiche
- Series
NASA-CR ; 175435
NASA contractor report ; NASA CR-175435.
- Bibliography
Includes bibliographical references (pages 91-93).
- Type Of Report
Final report; 24 March 1983 through 1 September 1983.
- Funding
Sponsored by the National Aeronautics and Space Administration Headquarters NASW-3743
- Indexed Term
External tanks; Gamma ray telescopes; Space platforms; Space shuttle payloads; Angular resolution; Attitude control; Mirrors
- Added Author
Smithsonian Astrophysical Observatory, issuing body.
United States. National Aeronautics and Space Administration, sponsoring body.
- Other Form:
Online version: Koch, David G. Large-area gamma-ray imaging telescope system (OCoLC)873949826
- Gpo Item No.
0830-H-14 (MF)
- Sudoc No.
NAS 1.26:175435