Object Details
Manufacturer
Ball Aerospace Systems Division
Rockwell International Corporation (Huntington and Downey, CA)
Summary
Two subarray modules providing a matrix frame for infrared detectors typical of those used in the focal plane assembly of the IRAS satellite. Used as a dynamic test housing, this assembly was part of the development process to evaluate the durability of the flight modules. The focal plane assembly of the Infrared Astronomical Satellite included 62 infrared channels that were divided into modules, each of which contained seven to eight detectors (See Catalogue# 19950095000). Rockwell International built the focal plane assembly, and transferred it to the Jet Propulsion Laboratory in 1981 at which time its was integrated into IRAS. This subarray module and test mount was transferred to NASM by JPL in 1998.
Credit Line
Transferred from the National Aeronautics and Space Administration
Inventory Number
A19960300000
Restrictions & Rights
Usage conditions apply
Type
INSTRUMENTS-Scientific
Materials
Brass, aluminum, electronics
Dimensions
3-D: 16.5 × 4.2 × 14cm, 0.7kg (6 1/2 × 1 5/8 × 5 1/2 in., 1 1/2lb.)
Country of Origin
United States of America
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Data Source
National Air and Space Museum
Link to Original Record
Record ID
nasm_A19960300000