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20 June 2000 Introduction to airworthiness for science instruments on board SOFIA
George E. Gull, Maureen L. Savage
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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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KEYWORDS
Inspection

Safety

Manufacturing

Electronics

Cryogenics

Neck

Failure analysis

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