Concept study of an observation preparation tool for MICADO

Michael Wegner; Jörg Schlichter

doi:10.1117/12.2231332

26 July 2016 Concept study of an observation preparation tool for MICADO

Michael Wegner, Jörg Schlichter

Proceedings Volume 9913, Software and Cyberinfrastructure for Astronomy IV; 99133M (2016) https://doi.org/10.1117/12.2231332
Event: SPIE Astronomical Telescopes + Instrumentation, 2016, Edinburgh, United Kingdom

Abstract

MICADO, the near-infrared Multi-AO Imaging Camera for Deep Observations and first light instrument for the European ELT, will provide capabilities for imaging, coronagraphy, and spectroscopy. As usual, MICADO observations will have to be prepared in advance, including AO and secondary guide star selection, offset/dither pattern definition, and an optimization for the most suitable configuration. A visual representation of the latter along with graphical and scripting interfaces is desirable. We aim at developing a flexible and user-friendly application that enhances or complements the ESO standard preparation software. Here, we give a summary of the requirements on such a tool, report on the status of our conceptual study and present a first proof-of-concept implementation.

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Michael Wegner and Jörg Schlichter "Concept study of an observation preparation tool for MICADO", Proc. SPIE 9913, Software and Cyberinfrastructure for Astronomy IV, 99133M (26 July 2016); https://doi.org/10.1117/12.2231332

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