What is it about?

The spectral design and manufacture of precision mid-infrared bandpass filters for the JPL Diviner experiment focal plane array is described.

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Why is it important?

The LRO mission is to investigate the thermal radiation, mineralogical composition and structure of the lunar environment with a view to enabling future human exploration.

Perspectives

Design methods to achieve the spectral requirements, selection of materials and physical construction are discussed.

Dr Gary J Hawkins
University of Reading

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This page is a summary of: Mid-Infrared Filters for the Diviner Radiometer Experiment on the Lunar Reconnaissance Orbiter (7-40µm), January 2007, Optical Society of America (OSA),
DOI: 10.1364/oic.2007.tudpdp1.
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