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| Paper: |
From Science to Engineering for the Habitable Worlds Observatory |
| Monograph: |
11, HWO25 Proceedings Part II: Mission Framework, Technology, and Broader Contributions |
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45 |
| Authors: |
Aki Roberge, John Ziemer, Bertrand Mennesson, Jason Tumlinson, Eleonora Alei, Miles Currie, Breann Sitarski, and Christopher Stark |
| DOI: |
10.26624/DPWD6180 |
| Abstract: |
The science scope of the Habitable Worlds Observatory (HWO) spans a wide range of very different areas: astrobiology, exoplanets, astrophysics, and solar system remote sensing. That complex landscape poses unique challenges for obtaining the quantitative understanding needed to thoroughly inform mission concept development. Here we present our evolved approach to tackling those challenges through integrated science return analysis. Our goals include: 1) more rapid analysis of total returns from a particular set of mission parameters; 2) better demonstration of the sensitivities of science returns to varying mission parameters, and the correlations between them; 3) clear understanding of the relative value of engineering decisions (‘‘bang for the buck”); 4) more insight on the impact of particular technology developments for science returns; and 5) elimination of inconsistencies via uniform input parameters for all science cases. This presentation will show how science, engineering, and technology must join in the journey to realize this revolutionary endeavor. |
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