Abstract

Design features of a measurement facility for the prelaunch evaluation of ir space sensors are described. After a listing of the facility’s major capabilities, an analysis of its internal calibration process is given. This is followed by a discussion of test beam characteristics and some performance limitations. Concepts for improvements are presented.

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