M. Colavita, R. Akeson, P. Wizinowich, M. Shao, S. Acton, J. Beletic, ...
We present the first science results from the Keck Interferometer, a direct-detection infrared interferometer utilizing the two 10-meter Keck telescopes. The instrument and system components are...
M. Amura; Aeronautica Militare - Centro Sperimentale Di Volo, V. Di Paolo; Aeronautica Militare - Centro Sperimentale Di Volo, M. Bernabei; Aeronautica Militare - Centro Sperimentale Di Volo, M. Colavita; Aeronautica Militare - Centro Sperimentale Di Volo, L. Aiello; Aeronautica Militare - Centro Sperimentale Di Volo
La degradazione delle caratteristiche meccaniche di un materiale di impiego aeronautico ha pesanti ricadute sulla sicurezza del volo. Tale degradazione si può manifestare sia per l'effetto combinato...
Barry, R. K., Danchi, W. C., Traub, W. A., Sokoloski, J. L., Wisniewski, J. P., Serabyn, E., ...
We report observations of the nova RS Ophiuchi (RS Oph) using the Keck Interferometer Nuller (KIN), approximately 3.8 days following the most recent outburst that occurred on 2006 February 12. These...
Barry, R. K., Danchi, W. C., Traub, W. A., Sokoloski, J. L., Wisniewski, J. P., Serabyn, E., ...
We report observations of the nova RS Ophiuchi (RS Oph) using the Keck Interferometer Nuller (KIN), approximately 3.8 days following the most recent outburst that occurred on 2006 February 12. These...
Visibility science operations with the Keck Interferometer (2006)
Wizinowich, P., Akeson, R., Colavita, M., Gathright, J., Appleby, E., Bell, J., ...
The visibility science mode of the Keck Interferometer fully transitioned into operations with the successful completion of its operational readiness review in April, 2004. The goal of this paper is...
Keck Interferometer Observations of FU Orionis Objects (2005)
Millan-Gabet, R., Monnier, J. D., Akeson, R. L., Hartmann, L., Tannirkulam, A., ...
We present new K-band long baseline interferometer observations of three young stellar objects of the FU Orionis class, V1057 Cyg, V1515 Cyg and Z CMa-SE, obtained at the Keck Interferometer during...
Fundamental Physics with the Laser Astrometric Test Of Relativity (2005)
Turyshev, S. G., Dittus, H., Shao, M., Nordtvedt, K. L., Laemmerzahl, C., Theil, S., ...
The Laser Astrometric Test Of Relativity (LATOR) is a joint European-U.S. Michelson-Morley-type experiment designed to test the pure tensor metric nature of gravitation - a fundamental postulate of...
Fundamental Physics with the Laser Astrometric Test Of Relativity (2005)
Dittus, H., Shao, M., Nordtvedt, K. L., Laemmerzahl, C., ...
The Laser Astrometric Test Of Relativity (LATOR) is a joint European-U.S. Michelson-Morley-type experiment designed to test the pure tensor metric nature of gravitation - a fundamental postulate of...
The near-infrared size-luminosity relations for Herbig Ae/Be disks (2005)
Monnier, J. D., Millan-Gabet, R., Billmeier, R., Akeson, R., Wallace, D., ...
We report the results of a sensitive K-band survey of Herbig Ae/Be disk sizes using the 85-m baseline Keck Interferometer. Targets were chosen to span the maximum range of stellar properties to probe...
Fundamental Physics with the Laser Astrometric Test Of Relativity (2005)
Turyshev, S. G., Dittus, H., Shao, M., Nordtvedt, K. L., Laemmerzahl, C., Theil, S., ...
The Laser Astrometric Test Of Relativity (LATOR) is a joint European-U.S. Michelson-Morley-type experiment designed to test the pure tensor metric nature of gravitation - a fundamental postulate of...
Fundamental Physics with the Laser Astrometric Test Of Relativity (2005)
Turyshev, S. G., Dittus, H., Shao, M., Nordtvedt, K. L., Laemmerzahl, C., Theil, S., ...
The Laser Astrometric Test Of Relativity (LATOR) is a joint European-U.S. Michelson-Morley-type experiment designed to test the pure tensor metric nature of gravitation - a fundamental postulate of...
ASEPS-0 Testbed Interferometer (2004)
Colavita, M., Shao, M., Hines, B., Wallace, J., Gursel, Y., Malbet, F., ...
The ASEPS-0 Testbed Interferometer is a long-baseline infrared interferometer optimized for high-accuracy narrow-angle astrometry.
The Palomar Testbed Interferometer (2004)
Colavita, M., Wallace, J., Hines, B., Gursel, Y., Malbet, F., Palmer, D., ...
The Palomar Testbed Interferometer (PTI) is a long-baseline infrared interferometer located at Palomar Observatory, California.
Fringe Visibility Estimators for the Palomar Testbed Interferometer (2004)
The Palomar Testbed Interferometer (PTI) is a long-basline infrared interferometer located at Palomar Observatory, California.
The Visual Orbit of Pegasi (2004)
Boden, A., Koresko, C., Van Belle, G., Colavita, M., Dumont, P., Gubler, J., ...
Pegasi (HR 8430, HD 210027) is a nearby, short-period (10.2 d) binary system with a F5V primary and a ~ G8V secondary in a circular orbit.
Exozodiacal Disk Detection Potential with the Keck Interferometer (2004)
Serabyn, E., Colavita, M., Beichman, C.
If the dust content of nearby solar system is comparable to, or larger than, that of our own zodiacal disk, the thermal emission from exozodiacal disks will significantly outshine planetary...
The Keck Interferometer: Instrument Overview and Proposed Science (2004)
Booth, A., Colavita, M., Shao, M., Swanson, P., Van Belle, G., Crawford, S., ...
The Keck Interferometer is being developed by JPL and CARA as one of the ground-based components of NASA's Origins Program.
Atmospheric Fluctuation Measurements with the Palomar Testbed Interferometer (2004)
Colavita, M., Linfield, R., Lane, B.
The Palomar Testbed Interferometer (PTI) has been used for several years with a 110 m baseline, at 2.2 pm observing wavelength.
Differential Astrometry with the Keck Interferometer (2004)
Boden, A., Colavita, M., Lane, B., Shao, M., Van Belle, G., Lawson, P.
Among the Keck Interferometer's high priority science programs will be the differential astrometric detection of planetary companions to nearby stars.
The Visual Orbit of 64 Piscum (2004)
Boden, A., Oppenheimer, B., Lane, B., Creech-Eakman, M., Colavita, M., Dumont, P., ...
We report on the determination of the visual orbit of the double-lined spectroscopic binary system 64 Piscum with data obtained by the Palomar Testbed Interferometer in 1997 and 1998.
Astrometry with the Keck Interferometer (2004)
Van Belle, G., Boden, A., Colavita, M., Shao, M., Vasisht, G., Wallace, J.
A key thrust of NASA's Origins program is the search for and detection of planetary systems about other stars.
Least-Squares Estimation of Group-delay for Astrometric Interferometers (2004)
Lawson, P., Colavita, M., Dumont, P.
The Palomar Testbed Interferometer is an astrometric interferometer that uses both phase and group-delay measurements for narrow-angle astrometry.
Keck Interferometer: Progress Report (2004)
The Keck Interferometer is a NASA-funded joint development between JPL and the W.M. Keck Observatory.
Fully symmetric nulling beam combiners (2004)
A simple method of nulling broadband light is presented. A mirror-symmetric pair of right-angle periscopes is first used to introduce a geometric field flip between two incident light beams,after...
Longitudinal dispersion control for the Keck Interferometer nuller (2004)
Koresko, C., Mennesson, B., Serabyn, E., Colavita, M., Akeson, R., Swain, M.
The control of longitudinal dispersion, which determines the position of the null fringe as a function of wavelength is central to the problem of producing deep broadband interferometric nulls.
The Keck interferometer autoaligner (2004)
Belle, G. Van, Colavita, M., Ligon, R., Moore, J., Palmer, D., Reder, L., ...
A key thrust of NASA's Origins program is the development of astronomical interferometers. Pursuing this goal in a cost-effective and expedient manner from the ground has led NASA to develop the Keck...
Interferometer Observations of Subparsec-scale Infrared Emission in the Nucleus of NGC 4151 (2003)
Swain, M., Vasisht, G., Akeson, R., Monnier, J., Millan-Gabet, R., Serabyn, E., ...
We report novel, high-angular resolution interferometric measurements that imply the near-infrared nuclear emission in NGC 4151 is unexpectedly compact. We have observed the nucleus of NGC 4151 at...
Observations of DG Tauri with the Keck Interferometer (2003)
Colavita, M., Akeson, R., Wizinowich, P., Shao, M.
We present the first science results from the Keck Interferometer, a direct-detection infrared interferometer utilizing the two 10-meter Keck telescopes. The instrument and system components are...
Occurrence of Corrosion in Airframes (2001)
Degradation of the mechanical properties of a material interacting with the environment is probably the best and widest definition for corrosion. In particular, as mechanical properties are the...
Prevention and Control in Corrosion (2001)
Aircraft corrosion is a never-ending challenge where prevention and control play the fundamental role of ensuring the airworthiness requested. Corrosion prevention moves from design optimization and...