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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: March 9, 2014
Last update: January 1, 2018




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


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


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


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


Ship: Replacement power switch for CDK20S dome


Software: Web interface for CDK20S and Takahashi
'''Notes'''
 
Software: Driver for Planewave server on CDK700


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


'''Notes'''


Digiloggers unit is back ordered


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


Complete modification of the Paramount to use a Galil motion controller
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


Complete Mt. Kent echelle for shipment by March 31, 2014


Complete software pipeline for remote/autonomous operation of CDK20 photometry


Complete addition of XPA to XmTel and XmCCD for remote operation
'''Notes'''


Design, build, and install remotely operated mirror covers
Roll roof motor relays replaced and interlocks rewired in preparation for remote operations.


Add wireless Sirius dome opening relay transponders


Add dropline RC24 dome shutter operation
== Mt. Lemmon ==


Add heater to CDK20 secondary
Replace filter wheel on the ULMT telescope with a more reliable wheel


Complete prototype Moore echelle for testing in spring 2014
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 ==
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Integrate systems with web interface for remote operation
Integrate systems with web interface for remote operation
Complete scheduler software to connect to remote operations




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


Update Galil system for modified Paramount
Add hand paddle control to Galil systems


Add XPA server
Update for MORC24  including use of absolute encoders




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'''XmCCD'''
'''XmCCD'''


Update Apogee drivers for new models
Fix issues with region selection
 
Update SBIG library when libraries are available
 
 
'''Linux'''
 
Systematically update OS's to latest Opensuse releases


Add XPA server
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