K. Leppik, K. Bower, C. Kaminski, C. Trinh, T. Civeit, T. Kilsdonk
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Abstract
The Stratospheric Observatory for Infrared Astronomy (SOFIA) is NASA’s airborne observatory. Observing with SOFIA has different challenges than observing from a ground based, or even space-based observatory. Although pointing SOFIA is similar to pointing an alt/az telescope, positioning the telescope requires not only the telescope assembly but also the aircraft. SOFIA’s telescope assembly can move in altitude nominally between 20∘ and 60∘. Since the telescope is pointed out the left side of a modified Boeing 747, the azimuth is determined by the aircraft heading. As a result, observing plans become the basis for a flight plan, and the science observation and aircraft operations are intrinsically linked. This paper will discuss flight planning and execution on this unique observatory.
期刊介绍：
The Journal of Astronomical Instrumentation (JAI) publishes papers describing instruments and components being proposed, developed, under construction and in use. JAI also publishes papers that describe facility operations, lessons learned in design, construction, and operation, algorithms and their implementations, and techniques, including calibration, that are fundamental elements of instrumentation. The journal focuses on astronomical instrumentation topics in all wavebands (Radio to Gamma-Ray) and includes the disciplines of Heliophysics, Space Weather, Lunar and Planetary Science, Exoplanet Exploration, and Astroparticle Observation (cosmic rays, cosmic neutrinos, etc.). Concepts, designs, components, algorithms, integrated systems, operations, data archiving techniques and lessons learned applicable but not limited to the following platforms are pertinent to this journal. Example topics are listed below each platform, and it is recognized that many of these topics are relevant to multiple platforms. Relevant platforms include: Ground-based observatories[...] Stratospheric aircraft[...] Balloons and suborbital rockets[...] Space-based observatories and systems[...] Landers and rovers, and other planetary-based instrument concepts[...]
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