The information on this page was originally related to the terminated 2018 Next Generation SOFIA Science Instrument Call for Proposals, and is for reference only.
SOFIA Next Generation Science Instrument formal solicitation (pdf)
SOFIA Next Generation Science Instrument call on NSPIRES
The SOFIA Science Instrument Development Library is a collection of SOFIA Program documents used by investigators, scientists and engineers to support proposals, development, and production of SOFIA Science Instruments. Questions and answers are publicly posted to the SOFIA Science Instrument Development FAQs page . The FAQ page is updated regularly, so please make sure to check back with us for the latest information.
The SOFIA Science Instrument Development Library is managed by the SOFIA Science Center located at NASA Ames Research Center, Moffett Field, California.
Getting Started
SOFIA Science Instrument Development – Quick Look Guide
SOFIA Science Instrument Development FAQs
A .zip file of the entire library in pdf format can be downloaded by
clicking here
.
Document Number | Title |
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SCI-AR-HBK-OP03-2000 | Science Instrument Developers’ Handbook |
SOF-AR-SPE-SE01-2028 | SOFIA Science Instrument System Specification |
SOF-NASA-SOW-PM91-2094 | SOFIA Science Instrument Development Process and Deliverable Requirements |
Document Number | Title |
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SOF-DA-ICD-SE03-002 | Science Instrument Envelope |
SOF-DA-ICD-SE03-036 | Cable Load Alleviator Device/Science Instrument Cable Interface |
SOF-DA-ICD-SE03-037 | Telescope Assembly/Science Instrument Mounting Interface |
SOF-DA-ICD-SE03-038 | TA Chopper Processor/Principal Investigator Computer Direct Analog Interface |
SOF-DA-ICD-SE03-051 | SI Equipment Rack/TA Counterweight Interface |
SOF-AR-ICD-SE03-2027 | SI Equipment to Counterweight Rack |
SOF-AR-ICD-SE03-2015 | Principal Investigator Equipment to PI Rack to Aircraft System |
SOF-AR-ICD-SE03-2029 | PI Patch Panel to PI Equipment Rack(s) |
SOF-DA-ICD-SE03-052 | MCCS to SI Software Interface (Functional) |
SCI-US-ICD-SE03-2023 | Data Cycle System to Science Instrument |
SOF-DA-ICD-SE03-2022 | SI to Aircraft Vacuum Pump |
SOF-AR-ICD-SE03-205 | SI Handling Cart to Aircraft System |
SCI-AR-ICD-SE03-2017 | SI Handling Cart to SSMO Facility Interface |
SCI-AR-ICD-SE03-2020 | Telescope Assembly Alignment Simulator (TAAS)/Science Instrument (SI) ICD |
SOF-NASA-ICD-SE03-2066 | Phase 2 Cryocooler System to Science Instrument (SI) ICD |
Additional Information
SOFIA Instrument Guide
Next Generation call for proposals charts
SOFIA Command Language Users Manual (SOF-DA-MAN-OP02-2181)
Videos
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