Astronomy and Astrophysics – Astronomy
Scientific paper
Oct 1991
adsabs.harvard.edu/cgi-bin/nph-data_query?bibcode=1991mit..repts....r&link_type=abstract
Final Report Massachusetts Inst. of Tech., Cambridge. Center for Space Research.
Astronomy and Astrophysics
Astronomy
Cameras, Computer Techniques, Design Analysis, Gamma Ray Bursts, Numerical Control, Optical Measuring Instruments, Prototypes, Research And Development, Research Projects, Astronomy, Autonomy, Charge Coupled Devices, Computer Programs, Control Equipment, Error Analysis, Reliability Engineering, Vacuum
Scientific paper
Since the inception of the ETC program, a wide range of new technologies was developed to support this astronomical instrument. The prototype unit was installed at ETC Site 1. The first partially automated observations were made and some major renovations were later added to the ETC hardware. The ETC was outfitted with new thermoelectrically-cooled CCD cameras and a sophisticated vacuum manifold, which, together, made the ETC a much more reliable unit than the prototype. The ETC instrumentation and building were placed under full computer control, allowing the ETC to operate as an automated, autonomous instrument with virtually no human intervention necessary. The first fully-automated operation of the ETC was performed, during which the ETC monitored the error region of the repeating soft gamma-ray burster SGR 1806-21.
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