FIFI LS Performance Summary

last update: 06/01/02

FIFI-LS = Field Imaging Far-Infrared Line Spectrometer: a medium resolution imaging spectrometer for far-infrared mapping of extragalactic and other broad-line sources. Two channels are used to provide simultaneous imaging spectroscopy in two far-infrared bands, 42-100 microns and 110-210 microns. Each channel uses an image slicer to provide a data cube consisting of 5 by 5 spatial pixels and 16 spectral resolution elements for each pixel.

These instrument sensitivity and resolution summaries are provided to permit estimating feasibility of scientific investigations using SOFIA's first light instruments.

SOFIA and all first light focal-plane instruments are now in development. All sensitivity and resolution data are preliminary, and based on anticipated performance of the observatory and the instruments. Actual performance of the SOFIA telescope and instrument combination will be established after flight operations begin. Telescope performance is expected to be upgraded during the first two years, and instrument performance may be upgraded, or additional modes or capabilities may be added.

PERFORMANCE ESTIMATES GIVEN HERE ARE BASED ON DATA SUPPLIED BY THE INSTRUMENT TEAMS. FURTHER DETAILS AND UPDATES MAY BE OBTAINED FROM THE INSTRUMENT TEAM VIA THE CONTACT INFORMATION GIVEN ABOVE.

FIFI LS Performance Summary: Spectral Resolution Instrument Sensitivity Angular Resolution Back to Instrument Overview Page Download PDF of Performance Summary Performance Summary of Other SOFIA Instruments: CASIMIR EXES FLITECAM FORCAST GREAT HIPO HAWC SAFIRE	FIFI LS Performance Summary last update: 06/01/02 FIFI-LS = Field Imaging Far-Infrared Line Spectrometer: a medium resolution imaging spectrometer for far-infrared mapping of extragalactic and other broad-line sources. Two channels are used to provide simultaneous imaging spectroscopy in two far-infrared bands, 42-100 microns and 110-210 microns. Each channel uses an image slicer to provide a data cube consisting of 5 by 5 spatial pixels and 16 spectral resolution elements for each pixel.
		Principal Investigator: Leslie Looney MPI für Extraterr. Physik Postfach 1603 Garching, D-85740 Germany lwl@mpe.mpg.de
	These instrument sensitivity and resolution summaries are provided to permit estimating feasibility of scientific investigations using SOFIA's first light instruments. SOFIA and all first light focal-plane instruments are now in development. All sensitivity and resolution data are preliminary, and based on anticipated performance of the observatory and the instruments. Actual performance of the SOFIA telescope and instrument combination will be established after flight operations begin. Telescope performance is expected to be upgraded during the first two years, and instrument performance may be upgraded, or additional modes or capabilities may be added. PERFORMANCE ESTIMATES GIVEN HERE ARE BASED ON DATA SUPPLIED BY THE INSTRUMENT TEAMS. FURTHER DETAILS AND UPDATES MAY BE OBTAINED FROM THE INSTRUMENT TEAM VIA THE CONTACT INFORMATION GIVEN ABOVE.