Title :
Space instruments based on MOEMS technology
Author :
Guldimann, B. ; Venancio, L. ; Wallace, K. ; Perdigues, J. ; Sodnik, Z. ; Furch, B.
Author_Institution :
ESA-ESTEC, Noordwijk
Abstract :
A summary of current activities of the European Space Agency (ESA) related to optical MEMS technologies with a strong emphasis on the instrument aspects is presented. Future space applications and planned activities where optical MEMS might be an interesting option conclude this paper.
Keywords :
astronomical instruments; micro-optomechanical devices; MOEMS; optical MEMS; planetary exploration missions; space applications; space instruments; Circuits; Instruments; Micromechanical devices; Optical devices; Optical sensors; Optical waveguides; Silicon; Space technology; Spectroscopy; X-rays;
Conference_Titel :
Optical MEMs and Nanophotonics, 2008 IEEE/LEOS Internationall Conference on
Conference_Location :
Freiburg
Print_ISBN :
978-1-4244-1917-3
Electronic_ISBN :
978-1-4244-1918-0
DOI :
10.1109/OMEMS.2008.4607861
