Challenges for mid-IR Instruments on ELTs (PPT)

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Authors

B.R. Brandl Astrodynamics & Space Missions - Aerospace Engineering , Universiteit Leiden
Research Group
Astrodynamics & Space Missions (Aerospace Engineering) (TU Delft)
Copyright: © 2020 B.R. Brandl
DOI: https://doi.org/10.5281/zenodo.4249873
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2020

Language

English

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Faculty

Aerospace Engineering

Department

Space Engineering

Research Group

Astrodynamics & Space Missions

Abstract

I will briefly introduce the fundamental limitations of modern mid-IR facilities, both from ground and in space, and highlight their unique discovery spaces. I will generally discuss the unique challenges that ELTs impose on mid-IR instruments, from adaptive optics and high-contrast imaging to the complex thermal infrared background and and alternatives to classical chopping/nodding techniques. I will use the specific examples of the planned ELT instruments METIS (ELT) and MICHI (TMT) to illustrate how these challenges impact their conceptual design and capabilities.

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