title: Low-background large-aperture infrared measurement facility: design considerations.
abstract: Design features of a measurement facility for the prelaunch evaluation of ir space sensors are described. After a listing of the facility's major capabilities, an analysis of its internal calibration process is given. This is followed by a discussion of test beam characteristics and some performance limitations. Concepts for improvements are presented.
authors.forename: R H
authors.initials: RH
authors.lastname: Meier
authors.forename: A B
authors.initials: AB
authors.lastname: Dauger