High Performance Star Trackers Using Direct Contact Peltier Cooled CCDs

J. E. U. Ashton; G. R. Hopkinson

doi:10.1117/12.969667

1 April 1990 High Performance Star Trackers Using Direct Contact Peltier Cooled CCDs

J. E. U. Ashton, G. R. Hopkinson

Proceedings Volume 1191, Optical Systems for Space and Defence; (1990) https://doi.org/10.1117/12.969667
Event: SIRA/Optical Systems for Space and Defence, 1989, London, United Kingdom

Abstract

Recent thermal and radiation tests are described which give increased confidence in the use of direct contact Peltier Cooled CCDs in star trackers and other space instrumentation. Possibilities for improved performance, based on developments in CCD architectures, are also discussed.

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J. E. U. Ashton and G. R. Hopkinson "High Performance Star Trackers Using Direct Contact Peltier Cooled CCDs", Proc. SPIE 1191, Optical Systems for Space and Defence, (1 April 1990); https://doi.org/10.1117/12.969667

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