Next Generation Infrared Space Observatory

Foreword; S.J. Bell Burnell, J.K. Davies, R.S. Stobie. Welcome & Introduction; P. Murdin. The Future of Space Infrared Astronomy; M.S. Longair. Infrared Space Studies of Solar-System Objects: The Post-ISO Era; T. Encrenaz. The Interstellar Medium and Star Formation; P.W.J.L. Brand. Stellar Infrared Astronomy with EDISON; L.B.F.M. Waters. The Infrared Space Observatory (ISO); M.F. Kessler, L. Metcalfe, A. Salama. SOFIA: Stratospheric Observatory for Infrared Astronomy; E.F. Erickson. NICMOS: Near Infrared Camera and Multi-Object Spectrometer; R. Thompson. SIRTF: Space Infrared Telescope Facility; E.F. Erickson, M.W. Werner. Plans for Submillimetre and Infrared Satellities in Japan; M. Hayashi. NASA's Future Plans for Space Astronomy and Astrophysics; M. Kaplan. Optimised, Radiative Cooling of Infrared Space Telescopes and Applications to Possible Missions; T.G. Hawarden, R.O. Cummings, C.M. Telesco, H.A. Thronson, Jr. EDISON: The Next Generation Infrared Space Observatory; H.A. Thronson, Jr. J.K. Davies, J. Hackwell, T.G. Hawarden, R.F. Knacke, D. Lester, C.M. Mountain. EDISON Mission: Launch Vehicle and Spacecraft Considerations; R.F. Turner, W.J. Curtis. Orbits for Radiatively Cooled Space Telescopes; J.B. Farrow. Optical Design and Testing of a Fast, Large Aperture, Infrared Space Telescope; C.M. Humphries, Y. Nevo, E. Ettedgui-Atad, J.W. Harris. Closed Cycle Coolers for Space Applications; A.H. Orlowska, T.W. Bradshaw. Aspects of Data Flow for an EDISON-Type Observatory; A. Penny. EDISON Discussion; M. Longair.