Space telescope focal planes: history and future technology directions

D. A. Dorn; M. M. Blouke; S. McMuldroch; S. Franka; W. Burmester; R. H. Philbrick

doi:10.1117/12.619905

25 August 2005 Space telescope focal planes: history and future technology directions

D. A. Dorn, M. M. Blouke, S. McMuldroch, S. Franka, W. Burmester, R. H. Philbrick

Proceedings Volume 5902, Focal Plane Arrays for Space Telescopes II; 590202 (2005) https://doi.org/10.1117/12.619905
Event: Optics and Photonics 2005, 2005, San Diego, California, United States

Abstract

The capabilities and performance of focal plane subsystems used in astronomical space telescopes have increased significantly over the last 45 years. Significant gains have been made in format size, sensitivity, and spectral range coverage. This paper outlines the history of UV, visible, and IR astronomy missions occurring over this time period and describes the focal planes used. We also discuss the progression of the associated detector and focal plane technology during this timeframe. Although there have been significant gains over the last 45 years, there is still both the promise and need for continued improvement. Several missions over the next few years will use new and innovative technologies. In this paper, we describe upcoming missions and how technological breakthroughs in detectors, focal plane packaging, and readout electronics will extend the reach of science. Finally, we conclude by describing how these technologies will mature over the next 10 years.

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D. A. Dorn, M. M. Blouke, S. McMuldroch, S. Franka, W. Burmester, and R. H. Philbrick "Space telescope focal planes: history and future technology directions", Proc. SPIE 5902, Focal Plane Arrays for Space Telescopes II, 590202 (25 August 2005); https://doi.org/10.1117/12.619905

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Sensors

Charge-coupled devices

Space telescopes

Space operations

Cameras

CCD image sensors

Detector development

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