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This paper will review the suitability of the common four types of reflecting surfaces – Ag, Al, Au and Be - for use
aboard satellite borne remote sensing and astrophysical observatories, from the uv to far-ir spectral bands. The choice
of appropriate protecting and reflectance enhancing overcoats for these reflecting metals will be discussed. Laboratory
test data and optical diagnostic techniques used to verify durability of the selected coatings in a terrestrial storage
environment and their sensitivity to a space radiation and cold temperature environment will be presented. For some of
the selected coatings, a connection will be made between pre-launch laboratory quality checks and post-launch
performance on orbit.
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James B. Heaney, Lonny R. Kauder, Scott C. Freese, Manuel A. Quijada, "Preferred mirror coatings for UV, visible, and IR space optical instruments," Proc. SPIE 8510, Earth Observing Systems XVII, 85100F (15 October 2012); https://doi.org/10.1117/12.931005