Improvements to science operations at Kitt Peak National Observatory

Bruce Bohannan

doi:10.1117/12.316524

3 July 1998 Improvements to science operations at Kitt Peak National Observatory

Bruce Bohannan

Proceedings Volume 3349, Observatory Operations to Optimize Scientific Return; (1998) https://doi.org/10.1117/12.316524
Event: Astronomical Telescopes and Instrumentation, 1998, Kona, HI, United States

Abstract

In recent years Kitt Peak National Observatory has undertaken a number of innovative projects to optimize science operations with the suite of telescopes we operate on Kitt Peak, Arizona. Changing scientific requirements and expectations of our users, evolving technology and declining budgets have motivated the changes. The operations improvements have included telescope performance enhancements--with the focus on the Mayall 4-m--modes of observing and scheduling, telescope control and observing systems, planning and communication, and data archiving.

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Bruce Bohannan "Improvements to science operations at Kitt Peak National Observatory", Proc. SPIE 3349, Observatory Operations to Optimize Scientific Return, (3 July 1998); https://doi.org/10.1117/12.316524

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