Innovative configuration for a Far Infrared Space Interferometer

• Published in: 2016 IEEE Metrology for Aerospace (MetroAeroSpace) pp. 609 - 613
• Main Authors: Iafolla, V. A., Fiorenza, E., Iafolla, L., Lefevre, C., Magnafico, C., Santoli, F., Savini, G.
• Format: Conference Proceeding
• Language: English
• Published: IEEE 01.06.2016
• Subjects: Aerospace electronics; Angular velocity; far-IR; FISICA; FP7; interferometer; Optical interferometry; Satellites; Telescopes; Terrestrial atmosphere

In the last ten years many proposals and studies have been advanced for a far-IR kilometer baseline interferometer. This paper shows the results of FISICA (Far Infrared Space Interferometer Critical Assessment), an FP7 program of the European Community. In particular, we focus on an innovative strat...