The Science Vision for the Stratospheric Observatory for Infrared Astronomy (SOFIA)
arXiv:0905.4271
Abstract
An updated Science Vision for the SOFIA project is presented, including an overview of the characteristics and capabilities of the observatory and first generation instruments. A primary focus is placed on four science themes: 'The Formation of Stars and Planets', 'The Interstellar Medium of the Milky Way', 'Galaxies and the Galactic Center' and 'Planetary Science'.
128 pages pdf format Version 2 corrects: Attribution for Figure 5-1 Definition of "SIS" Affiliation of one of the contributors to the Science Vision