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This is the "to do" list for the Shared Skies project.
This is the "to do" list for the Shared Skies project.


Last update: June 2, 2011
Last update: January 1, 2018




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'''Tasks'''
'''Tasks'''


Install RFID encoder and motors for the dome for CDK700
Complete environmental links to allow safe remote operation.


Install new computer in CDK700 dome (awaits delivery from US)
Implement astrometry-based guiding on CDK20S and CDK700.


Install FSQ106 in middle dome (awaits delivery from US)
Build web-based remote control or monitoring software.




'''Notes'''
'''Notes'''


Shipment of parts to Mt. Kent week of February 6, 2014
Minerva South or Minerva Australis construction is complete.  Shared Skies is  independent of Minerva.
 
 


== Moore ==
== Moore ==
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'''Tasks'''
'''Tasks'''


Test Manta video  from CDK125 for live planetary imaging (current)
Make FSQN or another telescope available to students on line
 
Implement Galil controller as an option for MORC to allow absolute encoding
 
Remove droplines and replace with wireless or contact based dome interface on CDK20N and MORC


Develop Planewave A200HR software on CDK20N
Exterior painting in spring 2018


Install Apogee U16M and IFW filterwheels on CDK20N with new mount
Upgrade fiber to 1 Mb/s planned for early 2018


Complete software pipeline for remote/autonomous operation of CDK20 photometry


Complete web interface for remote operation of CDK20's (prototype by August 2011)


Install new control for CDK125 focus and temperature using Galil RIO
'''Notes'''


Connect rain monitor on Sirius dome to remote operations control
Roll roof motor relays replaced and interlocks rewired in preparation for remote operations.


Clean optics (August 2011)


Design, build, and install remotely operated mirror covers (late 2011)
== Mt. Lemmon ==


Test small and large echelles with RC24 (summer 2011)
Replace filter wheel on the ULMT telescope with a more reliable wheel


Ship completed small echelle to Mt. Kent for use with CDK700 (August 2011)
Add Linux VM to the control system options


Add a small formfactor CPU at the telescope to reduce cable lengths


'''Notes'''


Roll roof remote operation requires wiring limit switches.


== Software ==
== Software ==




'''XmDome'''
'''Remote'''


Dome on CDK20S points incorrectly around zenith
Integrate systems with web interface for remote operation


There are some places where dome partly obscures scope
Complete scheduler software to connect to remote operations


Tests needed for discontinuity in mapping telescope pointing to dome azimuth, possibly causing unexpected dome slews




'''XmTel'''
'''XmTel'''


Focus readout in xmtel not working on CDK20S (possibly corrected in lastest XmTel build for CDK20S)
Add hand paddle control to Galil systems
 
Update for MORC24  including use of absolute encoders
 
 
 
'''XmCCD'''
 
Fix issues with region selection
 
Update SBIG library when libraries are available
 
 
'''Linux'''
 
Systematically update OS's to latest Opensuse releases
 
Add Linux VM  at ULMT

Latest revision as of 08:51, 1 January 2018

This is the "to do" list for the Shared Skies project.

Last update: January 1, 2018


Mt. Kent

Tasks

Complete environmental links to allow safe remote operation.

Implement astrometry-based guiding on CDK20S and CDK700.

Build web-based remote control or monitoring software.


Notes

Minerva South or Minerva Australis construction is complete. Shared Skies is independent of Minerva.


Moore

Tasks

Make FSQN or another telescope available to students on line

Implement Galil controller as an option for MORC to allow absolute encoding

Remove droplines and replace with wireless or contact based dome interface on CDK20N and MORC

Exterior painting in spring 2018

Upgrade fiber to 1 Mb/s planned for early 2018


Notes

Roll roof motor relays replaced and interlocks rewired in preparation for remote operations.


Mt. Lemmon

Replace filter wheel on the ULMT telescope with a more reliable wheel

Add Linux VM to the control system options

Add a small formfactor CPU at the telescope to reduce cable lengths


Software

Remote

Integrate systems with web interface for remote operation

Complete scheduler software to connect to remote operations


XmTel

Add hand paddle control to Galil systems

Update for MORC24 including use of absolute encoders


XmCCD

Fix issues with region selection

Update SBIG library when libraries are available


Linux

Systematically update OS's to latest Opensuse releases

Add Linux VM at ULMT