FISICA (Far Infrared Space Interferometer Critical Assessment) metrological problems and system requirements for interferometric observations from space

FISICA (Far Infrared Space Interferometer Critical Assessment) is an FP7 program of the European community that aims to bring together the leading international experts on FIR (Far InfraRed) space instrumentation, in the effort to identify the scientific questions connected to high spatial resolution observations in the FIR and to translate these questions into a technological definition of a FIR space mission. To this finality the technologies relevant for a space interferometer which are at a low Technology Readiness Level will be studied and analyzed, trying to implement the appropriate solutions to current problems. The outcome of this study will advance the knowledge and technology required for a future FIR mission, consolidating the scientific community and bringing world-wide expertise to the EU consortium.