The Submillimeter Wave Astronomy Satellite: Science Objectives and Instrument Description

By G. Melnick, J. Stauffer, M. Ashby, E. Bergin, G. Chin, N. Erickson, Paul F. Goldsmith, M. Harwit, J. Howe, S. Kleiner and 10 more. 2000

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Subfields: Astronomy and Astrophysics, Atmospheric Science

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In Astronomy and Astrophysics

1. Simon Bruderer
2. P. Caselli
3. E. Bergin
4. E. Dishoeck
5. M. Tafalla
6. G. Herczeg
7. S. Doty
8. M. Hogerheijde

In Atmospheric Science

1. P. Caselli
2. Simon Bruderer
3. E. Bergin
4. E. Dishoeck
5. M. Tafalla
6. J. Jørgensen
7. S. Doty
8. G. Herczeg

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