Radiation effects on various optical components for the Mars Observer Spacecraft

Jay H. Lowry; C. Dale Iffrig

doi:10.1117/12.47532

1 January 1991 Radiation effects on various optical components for the Mars Observer Spacecraft

Jay H. Lowry, C. Dale Iffrig

Proceedings Volume 1330, Optical Surfaces Resistant to Severe Environments; (1991) https://doi.org/10.1117/12.47532
Event: 34th Annual International Technical Symposium on Optical and Optoelectronic Applied Science and Engineering, 1990, San Diego, CA, United States

Abstract

The performance of selected optical parts of the Mars Observer Laser Altimeter (MOLA) is considered. Test results indicate that Schott RG-830, RG-850 filter glass, and the Rolyn Optics Neutral Density filters are essentially immune to levels of radiation an order of magnitude larger than that expected for the MOLA spacecraft. The Corion LG-840 filters are shown to be relatively safe for this application, but exposures to levels higher than 15 kilo-rads(Si) have a severe effect on this material. The BK-7 prism appears to be acceptable for the relatively benign environment required for MOLA. It is concluded that the optical performance of the components tested is not degraded by exposure to the whole life dose expected for the Mars Observer.

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Jay H. Lowry and C. Dale Iffrig "Radiation effects on various optical components for the Mars Observer Spacecraft", Proc. SPIE 1330, Optical Surfaces Resistant to Severe Environments, (1 January 1991); https://doi.org/10.1117/12.47532

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