Title :
Time base handling on the Galileo Telescope
Author :
Bonoli, Carlotta ; Vuerli, Claudio ; Corcione, Leonardo ; Zacchei, Andrea ; Gardiol, Daniele
Author_Institution :
Osservatorio Astron. di Padova, Italy
Abstract :
The distribution of a precise time signal is crucial for telescope operations, pointing and tracking performances can depend on its accuracy. In new generation telescopes, with distributed control systems, where the computer support is essential, it has become an issue. We describe the solutions adopted to set the time base and to synchronize computers in the TNG LAN (Telescopio Nazionale Galileo LAN)
Keywords :
astronomical telescopes; distributed control; local area networks; position control; synchronisation; time bases; Galileo Telescope; TNG LAN; Telescopio Nazionale Galileo LAN; astronomical telescope; computer control; computer support; distributed control systems; ground based telescope; optical telescope; pointing; time base handling; tracking; Application software; Clocks; Frequency synchronization; Instruments; Network servers; Optical control; Optical receivers; Telescopes; Virtual manufacturing; Workstations;
Conference_Titel :
Instrumentation and Measurement Technology Conference, 1999. IMTC/99. Proceedings of the 16th IEEE
Conference_Location :
Venice
Print_ISBN :
0-7803-5276-9
DOI :
10.1109/IMTC.1999.777051
