A comparison is made between a tethered platform and a kinematically attached payload. Tethered platforms are capable of achieving a high level of passive vibration attenuation while reducing exposure to induced contamination to near-background levels. The Astrometric Telescope Facility, a payload being considered for operation from the Space Station, is described in detail.


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    Title :

    A tethered astrometric telescope facility


    Contributors:
    Lemke, L. G. (author) / Smith, M. A. (author)

    Conference:

    Intl. Conference on Space Tethers for Science in the Space Station Era ; 1987 ; Venice, Italy


    Publication date :

    1988-01-01


    Type of media :

    Conference paper


    Type of material :

    No indication


    Language :

    English




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