ProjektESBO-DS – European Stratospheric Balloon Observatory Design Study
Grunddaten
Akronym:
ESBO-DS
Titel:
European Stratospheric Balloon Observatory Design Study
Laufzeit:
01.03.2018 bis 28.02.2021
Abstract / Kurz- beschreibung:
Design and development of a new European astronomical research infrastructure for stratospheric balloon-based telescopes. Our approach is to provide a versatile community-accessible observatory capable of covering unserved scientific needs, including those of star- and planet formation studies and exoplanet research. These are particularly associated with requirements for high spatial and spectral resolution far-infrared (FIR) observations, high sensitivity UV observations, and highly accurate visible light photometry. To a certain extent, these needs could also be addressed by space missions. A balloon infrastructure, however, will offer a more cost-efficient and flexible approach, allowing instruments more adaptable to evolving needs (exchangeable and less riskadverse), longer overall observation times (possibility to refill cooling fluids), and larger mirror sizes (less severe launcher restrictions). So far, stratospheric telescopes, with the exception of SOFIA, have mostly served a single purpose and did not fly more than a few times. The proposed infrastructure, in contrast, will provide regular flights, allowing it to operate as a true observatory.
Beteiligte Mitarbeiter/innen
Leiter/innen
Mathematisch-Naturwissenschaftliche Fakultät
Universität Tübingen
Universität Tübingen
Institut für Astronomie und Astrophysik (IAAT)
Fachbereich Physik, Mathematisch-Naturwissenschaftliche Fakultät
Fachbereich Physik, Mathematisch-Naturwissenschaftliche Fakultät
Lokale Einrichtungen
Institut für Astronomie und Astrophysik (IAAT)
Fachbereich Physik
Mathematisch-Naturwissenschaftliche Fakultät
Mathematisch-Naturwissenschaftliche Fakultät
Geldgeber
Brüssel, Belgien