Publication Date:
2019-07-13
Description:
This paper provides an overview of technology development for the Terrestrial Planet Finder Interferometer (TPF-I). TPF-I is a mid-infrared space interferometer being designed with the capability of detecting Earth-like planets in the habitable zones around nearby stars. The overall technology roadmap is presented and progress with each of the testbeds is summarized. The current interferometer architecture, design trades, and the viability of possible reduced-scope mission concepts are also presented.
Keywords:
Lunar and Planetary Science and Exploration; Astronomy; Instrumentation and Photography
Type:
SPIE Conference on Astronomical Instrumentation; Jun 23, 2008 - Jun 28, 2008; Marseille; France
Format:
text
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