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Ground Based Observatories (GBO) Program Schedule and Status Stewart Harris

Ground Based Observatories (GBO) Program Schedule and Status Stewart Harris. Test Philosophy. Lab testing where necessary and possible For instance, testing of temperature limits on cameras Cold limit testing on commercial components Get in the field early and often

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Ground Based Observatories (GBO) Program Schedule and Status Stewart Harris

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  1. Ground Based Observatories (GBO)Program Schedule and StatusStewart Harris

  2. Test Philosophy • Lab testing where necessary and possible • For instance, testing of temperature limits on cameras • Cold limit testing on commercial components • Get in the field early and often • Establish network of GBOs well before satellites launched • Prototype to be deployed this winter • 5 Units deployed in winter ’04-05 • Additional 15 Units deployed in winter ’05-06

  3. Schedule

  4. Status • GBO Procurement • ASI Cameras / Lenses on order, due 4-6 weeks • Prototype Deployment • Currently scheduled Jan ’04 • Enclosure (ASI and CE) fabrication, est. delivery ~ late Dec. • System integration, est. completion ~ early Feb. • Pushes deployment into late Feb. • Open Issues • Computer selection • Sun shield design • USB cable length extender testing

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