Computer Science – Performance
Scientific paper
Jun 2009
adsabs.harvard.edu/cgi-bin/nph-data_query?bibcode=2009rsci...80f4501l&link_type=abstract
Review of Scientific Instruments, Volume 80, Issue 6, pp. 064501-064501-10 (2009).
Computer Science
Performance
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Observatories And Site Testing, Astronomical And Space-Research Instrumentation, High-Current And High-Voltage Technology: Power Systems, Power Transmission Lines And Cables, Telemetry: Remote Control, Remote Sensing, Radar
Scientific paper
The atmospheric conditions above Dome A, a currently unmanned location at the highest point on the Antarctic plateau, are uniquely suited to astronomy. For certain types of astronomy Dome A is likely to be the best location on the planet, and this has motivated the development of the Plateau Observatory (PLATO). PLATO was deployed to Dome A in early 2008. It houses a suite of purpose-built site-testing instruments designed to quantify the benefits of Dome A site for astronomy, and science instruments designed to take advantage of the observing conditions. The PLATO power generation and control system is designed to provide continuous power and heat, and a high-reliability command and communications platform for these instruments. PLATO has run and collected data throughout the winter 2008 season completely unattended. Here we present a detailed description of the power generation, power control, thermal management, instrument interface, and communications systems for PLATO, and an overview of the system performance for 2008.
Ashley Michael C. B.
Hengst Stefan
Lawrence Jon S.
Luong-Van Daniel M.
Storey John W. V.
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