Remote observation and observation efficiency

Junichi Noumaru; George Kosugi; Toshiyuki Sasaki; Tadafumi Takata; Ryusuke Ogasawara; Tomoko Fuselier; Tom Winegar

doi:10.1117/12.552541

16 September 2004 Remote observation and observation efficiency

Junichi Noumaru, George Kosugi, Toshiyuki Sasaki, Tadafumi Takata, Ryusuke Ogasawara, Tomoko Fuselier, Tom Winegar

Proceedings Volume 5493, Optimizing Scientific Return for Astronomy through Information Technologies; (2004) https://doi.org/10.1117/12.552541
Event: SPIE Astronomical Telescopes + Instrumentation, 2004, Glasgow, United Kingdom

Abstract

More than three years have passed since Subaru Telescope started its Open Use operation. Currently, more than 60% of the total telescope time is spent for scientific observation. Firstly, we define an index to measure how the telescope is effectively used. By using the index, we review the use of the telescope since 2000. Remote observation and queue observation is a long-term goal of Subaru operation because they are believed to be more efficient way to use the telescope and available resource. Control and observation software has been designed and developed to achieve remote observation and queue observation. Currently, about 30% of the telescope time is used as remote observation. We will discuss how much remote observation has contributed to make the use of the telescope effective.

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Junichi Noumaru, George Kosugi, Toshiyuki Sasaki, Tadafumi Takata, Ryusuke Ogasawara, Tomoko Fuselier, and Tom Winegar "Remote observation and observation efficiency", Proc. SPIE 5493, Optimizing Scientific Return for Astronomy through Information Technologies, (16 September 2004); https://doi.org/10.1117/12.552541

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