Ground systems and operations concepts for the Space Infrared Telescope Facility

Richard B. Miller

doi:10.1117/12.48712

1 December 1991 Ground systems and operations concepts for the Space Infrared Telescope Facility

Richard B. Miller

Proceedings Volume 1540, Infrared Technology XVII; (1991) https://doi.org/10.1117/12.48712
Event: San Diego, '91, 1991, San Diego, CA, United States

Abstract

Key requirements and ground systems implementation strategy for SIRTF which presents a significant challenge in the operational phase of the mission are discussed. The facility is aimed at reliably integrating a guaranteed time program, requests from about 200 guest observer teams per year, and observatory maintenance. SIRFT is characterized by the five-year life time due to cryogen boil-off which means that the ground system must be fully operational at launch and must operate with an efficiency and timeliness rarely achieved in previous space missions.

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Richard B. Miller "Ground systems and operations concepts for the Space Infrared Telescope Facility", Proc. SPIE 1540, Infrared Technology XVII, (1 December 1991); https://doi.org/10.1117/12.48712

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