Operation Of Optical Instrumentation In Space

Kingdon Kerr; Edward Mangold; James Wray; Eugene B. Turner

doi:10.1117/12.946853

24 March 1970 Operation Of Optical Instrumentation In Space

Kingdon Kerr, Edward Mangold, James Wray, Eugene B. Turner

Proceedings Volume 0019, Space Optics I; (1970) https://doi.org/10.1117/12.946853
Event: Space Optics, 1969, Santa Barbara, United States

Abstract

DR. MANGOLD: Dr. Mangold considered the problems of two broad categories of space optical systems -- earth resources and astronomical observations. The large amount of data collected by these satellites favor the screening of the data on board the satellites, and he suggested the use of astronaut scientists to maintain the equipment and evaluate the data in orbit. Because of the high cost of data collection there is a need for operational efficiency. There should be at least two types of astronauts, the technician or engineer who can maintain and repair the equipment, and the scientist who can evaluate the data. With the use of communications satellites of greatly increased band-width in ten years or so, all the data could be telemetered to the ground so that the scientist who would evaluate the data could be located on the ground rather than in space. Dr. Mangold recommended flexibility in instruments and programs so that the scientist astronaut could reorient the mission if necessary.

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Kingdon Kerr, Edward Mangold, James Wray, and Eugene B. Turner "Operation Of Optical Instrumentation In Space", Proc. SPIE 0019, Space Optics I, (24 March 1970); https://doi.org/10.1117/12.946853

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