Introduction to airworthiness for science instruments on board SOFIA

George E. Gull; Maureen L. Savage

doi:10.1117/12.389131

20 June 2000 Introduction to airworthiness for science instruments on board SOFIA

George E. Gull, Maureen L. Savage

Proceedings Volume 4014, Airborne Telescope Systems; (2000) https://doi.org/10.1117/12.389131
Event: Astronomical Telescopes and Instrumentation, 2000, Munich, Germany

Abstract

The airworthiness of science instruments that will fly onboard the Stratospheric Observatory for Infrared Astronomy (SOFIA) has been a critical area of concern during the first two years of the observatory development program. The SOFIA platform is a 747SP aircraft which will be operated under Federal Aviation Regulations (FAR Part 25) with a level of review and documentation regarding safety that is new to the astronomical community.

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George E. Gull and Maureen L. Savage "Introduction to airworthiness for science instruments on board SOFIA", Proc. SPIE 4014, Airborne Telescope Systems, (20 June 2000); https://doi.org/10.1117/12.389131

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