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Large Deployable Reflector Science and Technology Workshop. Volume 2: Scientific Rationale and Technology RequirementsThe scientific rationale for the large deployable reflector (LDR) and the overall technological requirements are discussed. The main scientific objectives include studies of the origins of planets, stars and galaxies, and of the ultimate fate of the universe. The envisioned studies require a telescope with a diameter of at least 20 m, diffraction-limited to wavelengths as short as 30-50 micron. In addition, light-bucket operation with 1 arcsec spatial resolution in the 2-4 microns wavelength region would be useful in studies of high-redshifted galaxies. Such a telescope would provide a large increase in spectroscopic sensitivity and spatial resolving power compared with existing or planned infrared telescopes.
Document ID
19830019668
Acquisition Source
Legacy CDMS
Document Type
Conference Paper
Authors
Hollenbach, D. (NASA Ames Research Center Moffett Field, CA, United States)
Date Acquired
September 4, 2013
Publication Date
June 1, 1983
Subject Category
Astronomy
Report/Patent Number
NAS 1.55:2275-VOL-2
NASA-CP-2275-VOL-2
T-5349
Accession Number
83N27939
Distribution Limits
Public
Copyright
Work of the US Gov. Public Use Permitted.

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