IRAS Explanatory Supplement
II. Satellite Description

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Chapter II Contents

1. Introduction
2. The Spacecraft
   1. Onboard Computers and Software
   2. Attitude Control
   3. Communication
3. Telescope System Overview
   1. Cryogenics
   2. Thermal Control
   3. Optics
   4. Focal Plane Assembly
   5. Electronics
4. Appendix II.1 Data Compression

Authors:

F.C. Gillett, P. Clegg, D. Rosing, G. Neugebauer, D. Langford, A. Pouw, W. Irace, and J. Houck.

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Pouw, A. 1983, Journal British Interplanetary Soc., 36, 17.

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