A balloon-borne millimeter-wave telescope for cosmic microwave background anisotropy measurements

D. J. Fixsen; E. S. Cheng; D. A. Cottingham; W. C. Folz; C. A. Inman; M. S. Kowitt; S. S. Meyer; L. A. Page; J. L. Puchalla; J. E. Ruhl; R. F. Sllverberg

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A balloon-borne millimeter-wave telescope for cosmic microwave background anisotropy measurements

D. J. Fixsen, E. S. Cheng, D. A. Cottingham, W. C. Folz, C. A. Inman, M. S. Kowitt, S. S. Meyer, L. A. Page, J. L. Puchalla, J. E. Ruhl, R. F. Sllverberg

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We report on the characteristics and design details of the Medium Scale Anisotropy Measurement telescope, a millimeter-wave, balloon-borne experiment that measures anisotropy in the cosmic microwave background radiation on 0°5 angular scales. The gondola is capable of maintaining orientation to 2' rms and determining absolute pointing to 2!5 accuracy during a one-night flight. Emphasis is placed on the optical and pointing performance as well as the weight and power budgets. We also discuss the total balloon/gondola mechanical system. The pendulation from this system is a ubiquitous perturbation on the pointing system. A detailed understanding in these areas is needed for developing the next generation of balloon-borne instruments.

Original language	English (US)
Pages (from-to)	63-77
Number of pages	15
Journal	Astrophysical Journal
Volume	470
Issue number	1 PART I
DOIs	https://doi.org/10.1086/177850
State	Published - 1996
Externally published	Yes

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Astronomy and Astrophysics
Space and Planetary Science

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Balloons
Cosmic microwave background
Instrumentation: Miscellaneous telescopes

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A balloon-borne millimeter-wave telescope for cosmic microwave background anisotropy measurements

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