Concept study of an observation preparation tool for MICADO

Wegner, Michael and Schlichter, Jörg (2016): Concept study of an observation preparation tool for MICADO. Software and Cyberinfrastructure for Astronomy IV, Edinburgh, United Kingdom, 26-30 June 2016. Chiozzi, Gianluca (ed.) : In: Software and Cyberinfrastructure for Astronomy IV : 26-30 June 2016, Edinburgh, United Kingdom, UNSP 99133M Bellingham, Washington: SPIE Digital Library.

Abstract

MICADO, the near-infrared Multi-AO Imaging Camera for Deep Observations and first light instrument for the European ELT, will provide capabilities for imaging, coronagraphy, and spectroscopy. As usual, MICADO observations will have to be prepared in advance, including AO and secondary guide star selection, offset/dither pattern definition, and an optimization for the most suitable configuration. A visual representation of the latter along with graphical and scripting interfaces is desirable. We aim at developing a flexible and user-friendly application that enhances or complements the ESO standard preparation software. Here, we give a summary of the requirements on such a tool, report on the status of our conceptual study and present a first proof-of-concept implementation.

• Item Type: Conference or Workshop Item (Report)
• Faculties: Physics
• Subjects: 500 Science > 530 Physics
• ISSN: 0277-786X
• Place of Publication: Bellingham, Washington
• Annotation: Proceedings of SPIE ; 9913. ISBN 978-1-5106-0205-2. Teilkonferenz von: SPIE Astronomical Telescopes + Instrumentation
• Language: English