Title :
Detection and recording of images in Tauvex
Author :
Topaz, Jeremy M.
Author_Institution :
Electro-Optics Ind. Ltd., Rehovot, Israel
Abstract :
The electronic systems of an astronomical space telescope for UV mapping of the sky are described. Three `Wedge and Strip´ detectors in the focal plane of Ritchey-Cretien telescopes provide photon-counting imagery of the stars and backgrounds. Data compression and recording are used to hold the data until it can be transmitted to the ground station. Major factors in the design include reliability, weight and power minimization and thermal control
Keywords :
artificial satellites; astronomical telescopes; data compression; photon counting; recording; reliability; ultraviolet astronomy; ultraviolet detectors; Ritchey-Cretien telescopes; Tauvex; UV mapping; astronomical space telescope; data compression; design; electronic systems; photon-counting imagery; power minimization; recording; reliability; thermal control; wedge-and-strip detectors; weight minimization; Anodes; Cathodes; Detectors; Filters; Optical imaging; Optical refraction; Pulse amplifiers; Satellites; Strips; Telescopes;
Conference_Titel :
Electrical and Electronics Engineers in Israel, 1991. Proceedings., 17th Convention of
Conference_Location :
Tel Aviv
Print_ISBN :
0-87942-678-0
DOI :
10.1109/EEIS.1991.217653
