The high energy astronomy observatories

descriptionPublicationkeyboard_double_arrow_right Article , Other literature type 10 Jan 1977Publisher:American Institute of Aeronautics and Astronautics (AIAA)Journal:13th Annual Meeting and Technical Display Incorporating the Forum on the Future of Air Transportation

Authors: A. NEIGHBORS; R. DOOLITTLE; R. HALPERS;

doi: 10.2514/6.1977-282

The high energy astronomy observatories

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The forthcoming NASA project of orbiting High Energy Astronomy Observatories (HEAO's) designed to probe the universe by tracing celestial radiations and particles is outlined. Solutions to engineering problems concerning HEAO's which are integrated, yet built to function independently are discussed, including the onboard digital processor, mirror assembly and the thermal shield. The principle of maximal efficiency with minimal cost and the potential capability of the project to provide explanations to black holes, pulsars and gamma-ray bursts are also stressed. The first satellite is scheduled for launch in April 1977.

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United States

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