The Role Of Scientists In Developing Hubble Space Telescope

Robert A. Brown

doi:10.1117/12.943777

23 October 1984 The Role Of Scientists In Developing Hubble Space Telescope

Robert A. Brown

Proceedings Volume 0493, Optical Platforms; (1984) https://doi.org/10.1117/12.943777
Event: The National Symposium and Workshop on Optical Platforms, 1984, Huntsville, United States

Abstract

The objective of the Hubble Space Telescope Program is to build and operate a high-performance, fully-instrumented and long-lived optical observatory in earth orbit. Key Program elements are (1) a logistic strategy of Shuttle launch/maintenance and TDRSS communications, (2) overall responsibility at the MSFC Project for developing both the flight and ground systems, and (3) scientific participation in ST development and responsibility after launch for conducting the observing program. The ST Project is a management structure with a budget and schedule for delivering an ST system capable of achieving its established scientific objectives. The Project distributes through contracts the responsibility for supplying particular components, but retains the responsibility for system-level integrity. Scientists have set the performance objectives and now support the Project during the development stage by providing (1) PI management of the five Science Instruments, (2) continuing translations of scientific requirements into engineering specifications, (3) oversight of designs and performance tests, and (4) specific expertise on technical concerns.

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Robert A. Brown "The Role Of Scientists In Developing Hubble Space Telescope", Proc. SPIE 0493, Optical Platforms, (23 October 1984); https://doi.org/10.1117/12.943777

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