Lessons learned deploying a second generation Observation Control System for Subaru Telescope

Eric Jeschke; Takeshi Inagaki

doi:10.1117/12.856524

Translator Disclaimer

19 July 2010 Lessons learned deploying a second generation Observation Control System for Subaru Telescope

Eric Jeschke; Takeshi Inagaki

Author Affiliations +

Proceedings Volume 7740, Software and Cyberinfrastructure for Astronomy; 77400F (2010) https://doi.org/10.1117/12.856524
Event: SPIE Astronomical Telescopes + Instrumentation, 2010, San Diego, California, United States

Abstract

Subaru Telescope is deploying and commissioning a second-generation Observation Control System (OCS), building upon a 10 hear history of using the first generation OCS, and seeking to improve several key aspects of managing and using it. Replacing an extensive, functional, mission-critical software at the core of the telescope is an ambitious undertaking. In this paper we present some important and sometimes surprising lessons learned during the buildout and commissioning phase of the Generation 2 OCS at Subaru Telescope. We present our experience with the rewrite vs. refactor decision, aspects of testing including unit and functional tests, compatibility decisions regarding legacy systems, and managing telescope priorities vs. developer priorities.

Citation Download Citation

Eric Jeschke and Takeshi Inagaki "Lessons learned deploying a second generation Observation Control System for Subaru Telescope", Proc. SPIE 7740, Software and Cyberinfrastructure for Astronomy, 77400F (19 July 2010); https://doi.org/10.1117/12.856524

ACCESS THE FULL ARTICLE

PURCHASE THIS CONTENT

INTERESTED IN A FREE CORPORATE TRIAL?

SUBSCRIBE TO DIGITAL LIBRARY

50 downloads per 1-year subscription

Members: $195

Non-members: $335 ADD TO CART

25 downloads per 1 - year subscription

Members: $145

Non-members: $250 ADD TO CART

PURCHASE SINGLE ARTICLE

Includes PDF, HTML & Video, when available

Members: $17.00

Non-members: $21.00 ADD TO CART

PROCEEDINGS
7 PAGES

DOWNLOAD PDF SAVE TO MY LIBRARY

SHARE

GET CITATION

< Previous Article

|

Next Article >

KEYWORDS

Telescopes

Control systems

Astronomy

Current controlled current source

RELATED CONTENT

Overview of key technologies for TMT telescope structure
Proceedings of SPIE (July 26 2016)

Overview of the Dark Energy Spectroscopic Instrument
Proceedings of SPIE (July 05 2018)

Control system of a dispersed fringe type sensing system of...
Proceedings of SPIE (August 05 2010)

A next generation open source toolkit for FITS file image...
Proceedings of SPIE (September 23 2012)

Tactical assessment in a squad of intelligent bots
Proceedings of SPIE (September 14 2010)

Towards a new Mercator Observatory Control System
Proceedings of SPIE (July 19 2010)

The future of TNG telescope control system
Proceedings of SPIE (September 23 2012)

Subscribe to Digital Library

Receive Erratum Email Alert

Keywords/Phrases

Search In:

Publication Years