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Adaptive optics operations at the Large Binocular Telescope Observatory

Authors :
Guido Brusa Zappellini
Gustavo Rahmer
Enrico Pinna
Simone Esposito
Xianyu Zhang
Alfio Puglisi
Douglas L. Miller
Gregory E. Taylor
Julian C. Christou
Michael Lefebvre
Source :
Adaptive Optics Systems V.
Publication Year :
2016
Publisher :
SPIE, 2016.

Abstract

The goal for the adaptive optics systems at the Large Binocular Telescope Observatory (LBTO) is for them to operate fully automatically, without the need for an AO Scientist, and to be run by the observers and/or the telescope operator. This has been built into their design. Initially, the AO systems would close the loop using optimal parameters based on the observing conditions and guide star brightness, without adapting to changing conditions. We present the current status of AO operations as well as recent updates that improve the operational efficiency and minimize downtime. Onsky efficiency and performance will also be presented, along with calibrations required for AO closed loop operation.

Details

ISSN :
0277786X
Database :
OpenAIRE
Journal :
Adaptive Optics Systems V
Accession number :
edsair.doi...........3cb0163cb8b4acb93d44299fd126272b
Full Text :
https://doi.org/10.1117/12.2234324