... In order to realize the optimal scientific return from the VLT, ESO has undertaken to develop an end-to-end data flow system from proposal entry to science archive. The VLT Data Flow System (DFS) is being designed and implemented by the DFS Group (ESO Internal access only) in collaboration with VLT Division and Instrumentation Division . ... VLT Control System Interface . ... OBs are the quantum of data that flows within the DFS, collecting state, data and status information as they flow. ...

OptInt PmWiki . ... Science Instrument Downselect . ... Page History | ... PmWiki . ... PmWiki FAQ . ... pmwiki.org . ... Return to Science Instrument Downselect ( Edit ) . ... Proc. SPIE paper on downselect . ... March 09, 2007, at 05:30 PM by John Young - Status from 2006/10/12 update (see attachment) . ... Complete . ... P4S combiner optimization . ... P4S switchyard optimization . ... P8 combiner optimization . ... P8 (internal) switchyard optimization . ... Due 2006/07/31 . ... Due Date . ...

Next: The ESO VLT CCD Detectors Software . ... Up: Instrument-Specific Software . ... The framework for data calibration and analysis of the VLT instrumentation is presented, based on the concepts of a calibration plan, pipeline calibration, quality control, and archiving of calibrated data for a ground-based observatory. ... Quality Control Pipeline provides quality assessment for instrument performance data and observing conditions, and tests the results of the Reduction Pipeline. ...

Slithead identification (which slithead is installed?) will be sensed and reported by the on-board spectrograph computer. ... Observer's software to handle spectrographic observations will be written by JHU and installed on the Fermilab supplied observatory workstation. ... UW will be responsible for the slithead latch-down control. ... Database computer at APO: The observer's software will query the observatory database for information on the currently installed fiber cartridge. ...

... There are compelling reasons for the pulsar community to utilise a standard data storage format. For example, standardisation of file formats significantly decreases the amount of effort required to integrate new instruments into the analysis chain. ... Accordingly, we have defined PSRFITS as a standard FITS-based format for pulsar data files. ... For example, the first line of Processing History HDU contains information about the data acquisition program and the initial structure of the file. ...

... In the framework of a collaboration between ESO and OAT concerning the development of a data reduction pipeline and the related quality control subsystems software for UVES/VLT, a detailed feasibil­ ity study is being performed on the basis of data extracted from the EMMI/NTT archive. ... Overview It is ESO policy to perform data reduction for VLT instruments in ``pipeline'' mode, either at the observing premises or at headquarters. ... The work has been carried out under ESO Contract No. ...

... Iowa Robotic Telescope | ... Talon is based on OCAAS, a software suite developed by software engineer Elwood Downey ( Clear Sky Institute ) for use at the University of Iowa ?s first remote facility (the ATF, or Automated Telescope Facility). ... XObservatory : Telescope Control Interface . ... This program calls upon and coordinates much of the interrelated portions of the Talon architecture, and forms the primary control panel for the telescope, dome, and peripheral systems when used locally. ...

STIS Instrument Handbook for Cycle 24 . ... Space Telescope Imaging Spectrograph Instrument Handbook for Cycle 24 > Glossary . ... The following terms and acronyms are used in this Handbook. ... CALSTIS : STIS calibration pipeline software . ... System for maintaining reference files and tables used to calibrate HST observational datasets. ... Defines data structures used between software or systems to ensure compatibility. ... STSDAS : Space Telescope Science Data Analysis System. ...

... Data Analysis SAS News What is SAS? ... Calibration & Background Calibration Background Analysis . SOC Info XMM-Newton Contact Details How to get to ESAC ESA Research Fellowships ESAC Trainee Projects ESA Young Graduate Trainees . ... The Science Operations and Data Systems Division of ESA's Research and Scientific Support Department develops and runs astronomy projects in space. ... XMM-Newton EPIC Calibration Scientist . ... XMM-Newton RGS Calibration Scientist . ... XMM-Newton Scientist . ...

Next: Basic principles of Up: Time Series Analysis Previous: Time Series Analysis . In spite of enormous amounts of existing software and literature on time series analysis (TSA), only comparatively little work has been done concerning those time series which are most often encountered in astronomy, namely unevenly sampled series. Hence, our first reason for yet another TSA package is to provide tools to handle such series. ... A summary of the commands and their syntaxes is listed in Sect. ...

Armagh Observatory, 23rd August 2001. Armagh astronomers have joined colleagues in Armenia, France and Russia in a new effort to understand the stars. ... We will be investigating the properties of these exotic environments, where the simplest molecules are formed and destroyed and where planets and stars are created" , states astronomer Dr Michael Smith of Armagh Observatory, who is coordinating the project. ... Michael Smith; Armagh Observatory , N. Ireland . ... email: mds@star.arm.ac.uk ) . ...