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The Path to Far-IR Interferometry in Space: Recent Developments, Plans, and ProspectsThe far-IR astrophysics community is eager to follow up Spitzer and Herschel observations with sensitive, highresolution imaging and spectroscopy, for such measurements are needed to understand merger-driven star formation and chemical enrichment in galaxies, star and planetary system formation, and the development and prevalence of waterbearing planets. The community is united in its support for a space-based interferometry mission. Through concerted efforts worldwide, the key enabling technologies are maturing. Two balloon-borne far-IR interferometers are presently under development. This paper reviews recent technological and programmatic developments, summarizes plans, and offers a vision for space-based far-IR interferometry involving international collaboration.
Document ID
20120015202
Acquisition Source
Goddard Space Flight Center
Document Type
Other
Authors
Leisawitz, David T. (NASA Goddard Space Flight Center Greenbelt, MD, United States)
Rinehart, Stephen A. (NASA Goddard Space Flight Center Greenbelt, MD, United States)
Date Acquired
August 26, 2013
Publication Date
January 1, 2012
Subject Category
Instrumentation And Photography
Report/Patent Number
GSFC.O.6989.2012
Distribution Limits
Public
Copyright
Work of the US Gov. Public Use Permitted.

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