Table 11.

Surface particle contamination (PAC) and surface molecular cleanliness (MOC) requirement budgets for the most critical surfaces of Metis, at delivery and at EoL.

Sensitive Area PAC (ppm) MOC (ng cm−2)

Delivery EoL Delivery EoL
Inverted external occulter 3.3 100 200 1500
Telescope UV mirrors and stops (M1, M2, IO, Lyot stop) 3.3 31 100 250
Telescope UV filter 3.3 31 100 250
UV detector window 3.3 31 100 250
Visible light polarimeter optics and VL detector 3.3 31 200 1000
Telescope interior 3.3 54 200 1000

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