This book describes the outcome of a feasibility study on using interferometry on a small satellite with the purpose of detecting extrasolar planets. It is the result of an assignment submitted by the space industry (Verhaert Space) where a follow-up of the successfull PROBA-1 and -2 technology demonstration missions has been assessed both technically and financially. The PROBA-X mission aims at directly detecting hot Jupiters in the near infrared. The PROBA-X spacecraft requires boom deployment, nulling interferometer technology and vibration dampened telescopes in order to conduct measurements in the milli-arcsecond range. Small satellites allow the demonstration of key technologies at low cost and with a quick access to space. PROBA-X is considered a precursor to future interferometry missions.
| Autorius: | Marline Claessens |
| Leidėjas: | LAP LAMBERT Academic Publishing |
| Išleidimo metai: | 2010 |
| Knygos puslapių skaičius: | 288 |
| ISBN-10: | 383834944X |
| ISBN-13: | 9783838349442 |
| Formatas: | Knyga minkštu viršeliu |
| Kalba: | Anglų |
| Žanras: | Aerospace and aviation technology |
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