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Robotic and Non-Robotic Control of Astrophysical Instruments.
- Source :
- Advances in Astronomy; 2010, p1-6, 6p, 2 Diagrams, 1 Chart
- Publication Year :
- 2010
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Abstract
- We present a system of device control programs, developed for the solar observatory at Locarno/Switzerland (IRSOL). Because these programs are implemented as servers-clearly separated from the higher levels-scientific instruments, for example, telescopes, can be operated both in a user-controlled mode (GUI, telnet) and in a fully automated mode by use of a script. Astronomical instruments such as telescopes or spectrographs will be responded to by ASCII command strings, which are the same for all clients. In case a device control software does not support multiclient operation or in case it is used together with other devices in a complex measuring procedure, it is worthwhile implementing an intermediate layer that relieves the individual device control servers of routine tasks and provides for a safer operational sequence. In addition, the system may make use of an easy-to-learn script language specialised for controlling fully automated processes. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]
Details
- Language :
- English
- ISSN :
- 16877969
- Database :
- Complementary Index
- Journal :
- Advances in Astronomy
- Publication Type :
- Academic Journal
- Accession number :
- 56531776
- Full Text :
- https://doi.org/10.1155/2010/620424