Computer Science – Performance
Scientific paper
Mar 1997
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Proc. SPIE Vol. 2871, p. 1070-1081, Optical Telescopes of Today and Tomorrow, Arne L. Ardeberg; Ed.
Computer Science
Performance
Scientific paper
Exploiting instrument platforms like the current generation of 8 - 10 m class telescopes represents a new era in instrument design, construction, handling, and use. Gemini's instruments are no exception to this revolution. For example, since at least 50% of Gemini's observing time will be queue scheduled, Cassegrain-mounted instruments will effectively remain on- line, ready to be called into service for typically months at a time with minimal delay to match observing programs with changing conditions. Furthermore, effective instrument emissivities of less than 1% will be needed to take advantage of the very low emissivity of the telescopes. Here we report on the technical status of the phase I instruments, describe attention being given to the total system performance of the telescopes and instruments, and list some of the considerations going into the phase II instrument program.
Gillett Fred C.
McGonegal Richard John
Simons Douglas A.
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