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Nanotechnology Infrared Optics for Astronomy MissionsThe program "Nanotechnology Infrared Optics for Astronomy Missions" will design and develop new, nanotechnology techniques for infrared optical devices suitable for use in NASA space missions. The proposal combines expertise from the Smithsonian Astrophysical Observatory, the Naval Research Laboratory, the Goddard Space Flight Center, and the Physics Department at the Queen Mary and Westfield College in London, now relocated to the University of Cardiff, Cardiff, Wales. The method uses individually tailored metal grids, and layered stacks of metal mesh grids, both inductive (free-standing) and capacitive (substrate-mounted), to produce various kinds of filters. The program has the following goals: (1) Model FIR filter properties using electric-circuit analogs, and near-field, EM diffraction calculations; (2) Prototype fabrication of meshes on various substrates, with various materials, and of various dimensions; (3) Test of filter prototypes, and iterate with the modeling programs; (4) Travel to related sites, including trips to Washington, D.C. (location of NRL and GSFC), London (location of QMW), Cardiff, Wales, and Rome (location of ISO PMS project headquarters); (5) Produce ancillary science, including publication of both testing on mesh performance and infrared astronomical science.
Document ID
20020039551
Acquisition Source
Goddard Space Flight Center
Document Type
Contractor or Grantee Report
Authors
Smith, Howard A. (Smithsonian Astrophysical Observatory Cambridge, MA United States)
Stringfellow, Guy
Date Acquired
September 7, 2013
Publication Date
February 1, 2002
Subject Category
Astronomy
Funding Number(s)
CONTRACT_GRANT: NAG5-9363
Distribution Limits
Public
Copyright
Work of the US Gov. Public Use Permitted.

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