http://arxiv.org/abs/1510.05637
The James Webb Space Telescope (JWST) has the potential to enhance our understanding of near-Earth objects (NEOs). We present results of investigations into the observability of NEOs given the nominal observing requirements of JWST on elongation (85-135 degrees) and non-sidereal rates ($<$30mas/s). We find that approximately 75% of NEOs can be observed in a given year. However, observers will need to wait for appropriate observing windows. We find that JWST can easily execute photometric observations of meter-sized NEOs which will enhance our understanding of the small NEO population.
C. Thomas, P. Abell, J. Castillo-Rogez, et. al.
Tue, 20 Oct 15
10/92
Comments: This paper is one of a series for a special issue on Solar System observations with JWST in PASP. Accepted 10/02/15. Preprint 22 pages, 4 figures
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