The role of standardization in the development of next generation large space telescopes

Frank Grupp; Hanna Kellermann; Jonathan W. Arenberg

doi:10.1117/12.2594771

20 August 2021 The role of standardization in the development of next generation large space telescopes

Frank Grupp, Hanna Kellermann, Jonathan W. Arenberg

Proceedings Volume 11819, UV/Optical/IR Space Telescopes and Instruments: Innovative Technologies and Concepts X; 1181909 (2021) https://doi.org/10.1117/12.2594771
Event: SPIE Optical Engineering + Applications, 2021, San Diego, California, United States

Abstract

Astronomy has always been a technology driven science. This drive to ever greater sensitivity and performance is placing great pressure on the development community to meet this ongoing need. Extrapolating demand indicates a fundamental problem of affordability and timely development for both space and ground based systems. We note, that this trend is not unique to UV/VIS band. Other systems such as very long baseline interferometry in space leads to the need of large aperture radio telescopes, gravitational wave experiments like the Laser Interferometer Space Antenna (LISA) and occulter and starshade missions for coronography demand for high performance at acceptable cost. This begs the question, what can be done about it? In this initial paper, we plan to explore the roles of standardization, specialization and trans-national partnerships to realize future system design and implementation. We conclude our discussion with examples of areas where standardization in hardware and engineering approaches will improve productivity to help realize the next generation of cutting edge systems.

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Frank Grupp, Hanna Kellermann, and Jonathan W. Arenberg "The role of standardization in the development of next generation large space telescopes", Proc. SPIE 11819, UV/Optical/IR Space Telescopes and Instruments: Innovative Technologies and Concepts X, 1181909 (20 August 2021); https://doi.org/10.1117/12.2594771

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