Cornelis Zwaan, open principle, and the future of high-resolution solar telescopes

R.H. Hammerschlag, F.C.M. Bettonvil, A.P.L. Jägers, G. Sliepen

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Abstract

It was in the years around 1970 that during site-test campaigns for JOSO masts were erected up till 30 m height with sensors at several heights for the measurement of temperature fluctuations. Cornelis (Kees) Zwaan discovered that the fluctuations decrease drastically at heights from about 15 m and upward when there is some wind. The conclusion from this experience was the open telescope principle: the telescope should be completely free in the air 15 m or more above the ground. The Dutch Open Telescope (DOT) was the pioneering demonstrator of the open-telescope technology. Now that larger high-resolution telescopes come in view, it is time to analyze again the principle: (i) the essentials for proper working of the open principle; (ii) the differences with nighttime observations particularly concerning the seeing; (iii) the design consequences for the new generation of high-resolution solar telescopes.
Original languageUndefined/Unknown
Title of host publicationGround-based and Airborne Telescopes II
EditorsL.M. Stepp, R. Gilmozzi
Place of PublicationBellingham, Washington
PublisherSPIE
Pages70120M
Publication statusPublished - 2008

Publication series

NameProceedings of SPIE
Number7012

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