The Far-Infrared Surveyor Mission Study: Paper I, the Genesis
M.Meixner, A. Cooray, R. Carter, M. DiPirro, A. Flores, D. Leisawitz,, L. Armus, C. Battersby, E. Bergin, C.M. Bradford, K. Ennico, G. J. Melnick,, S. Milam, D. Narayanan, K. Pontoppidan, A. Pope, T. Roellig, K. Sandstrom,, K.Y.L. Su, J. Vieira, E. Wright, J. Zmuidzinas
TL;DR
This paper outlines the initial phase of NASA's Far-Infrared Surveyor mission study, focusing on defining science goals, open collaboration, and technological needs for future development.
Contribution
It introduces the scope, process, and preliminary science cases for the Far-Infrared Surveyor mission, emphasizing innovation and technological advancements.
Findings
Defined key science cases for the mission
Identified technological innovations needed
Outlined open process for mission development
Abstract
This paper describes the beginning of the Far-Infrared Surveyor mission study for NASA's Astrophysics Decadal 2020. We describe the scope of the study, and the open process approach of the Science and Technology Definition Team. We are currently developing the science cases and provide some preliminary highlights here. We note key areas for technological innovation and improvements necessary to make a Far-Infrared Surveyor mission a reality.
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TopicsAstronomy and Astrophysical Research