Computer Science – Performance
Scientific paper
Jul 2006
adsabs.harvard.edu/cgi-bin/nph-data_query?bibcode=2006spie.6267e.119a&link_type=abstract
Ground-based and Airborne Telescopes. Edited by Stepp, Larry M.. Proceedings of the SPIE, Volume 6267, pp. 62673M (2006).
Computer Science
Performance
Scientific paper
The CTIO V. M. Blanco 4-m telescope is to be the host facility for the Dark Energy Survey (DES), a large area optical survey intended to measure the dark energy equation of state parameter, w, to a precision of ~ 5%. The survey is expected to take 5 years and use a new 520 megapixel CCD prime focus imaging system: the Dark Energy Camera (DECam). In preparation for the arrival of DECam, we plan numerous upgrades to the telescope, including a new telescope control system optimized for programmed and queued survey observations, modifications to the telescope itself to improve reliability and performance, extended real-time telemetry of site and facility characteristics, and a distributed observer interface allowing for on- and off-site observations and real time quality control. These upgrades are specifically motivated by the scientific goals of the DES but will also improve community use of the telescope.
Abbott Timothy Mark Cameron
Allspach Del
Catarutti Rolando
Cease Herman
Flaugher Brenna
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