| IOC-MIPS_235a | 10450C | ||
| Title: | 160 mm array geometry. | ||
| Objective: | To measure the pixel sizes and the relative locations ( i.e., array orientation, scale and distortion) as a function of scan mirror angle. | ||
| Description: | Place a bright star with accurately known position near one end of the array and execute the super-resolution AOT. | ||
| The S/C should then be offset to put the star near the of end array and the AOT repeated. | |||
| Place in Schedule: | After dust cover off | ||
| Required Conditions: | S/C pointing understood to 3" (TBR), offsetting better than 0.5" and S/C stable to 0.5"/ 500 sec (TBR) | ||
| For 160um, the backgrd radiance must be less than 5.4E-13 W/cm2/sr (< 6 - 7 K). | |||
| Need bright star in the OPZ. a Boo or e Car would be suitable sources for a December launch. | |||
| Focal plane fine survey has been finished. | |||
| Resources: | |||
| duration (best estimate) | 10 min | ||
| real time downlink | No | ||
| special post event actions | No | ||
| Outcome: | |||
| description | Map of the 160 mm pixel locations. | ||
| can proceed in parallel with other activity | No, dedicated observing. | ||
| must outcome be confirmed before next event / test /activity | No | ||
| method of confirmation (sensor TLM, data analysis, etc.) | Data analysis | ||
| estimate of data turn around if required for confirmation | |||
| Unique or included in planned uplink or downlink/analysis tool | AOT | ||
| Contingency Plan: | Repeat with brighter star and/or integrating longer. | ||
| IOC Critical | Y | ||
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| Template last updated: | 7/31/1998; JBK | ||