Service-Mode Observations for Ground-Based Solar Physics

Details Service-Mode Observations for Ground-Based Solar Physics Service-Mode Observations for Ground-Based Solar Physics

2009-09-08

arxiv.org/abs/0909.1522v1

Astronomy and Astrophysics

Astrophysics

Instrumentation and Methods for Astrophysics

to appear in "The Second Hinode Science Meeting: Beyond Discovery - Toward Understanding", ASP Conference Series, Vol. 415, ed

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There are significant advantages in combining Hinode observations with ground-based instruments that can observe additional spectral diagnostics at higher data rates and with greater flexibility. However, ground-based observations, because of the random effects of weather and seeing as well as the complexities data analysis due to changing instrumental configurations, have traditionally been less efficient than satellite observations in producing useful datasets. Future large ground-based telescopes will need to find new ways to optimize both their operational efficiency and scientific output. We have begun experimenting with service-mode or queue-mode observations at the Dunn Solar Telescope using the Interferometric Bidimensional Spectrometer (IBIS) as part of joint Hinode campaigns. We describe our experiences and the advantages of such an observing mode for solar physics.

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