The CCAT Software System
Tim Jenness, Adam Brazier, Kevin Edwards, Gaelen Marsden and, Thomas Nikola, Volker Ossenkopf, Steve Padin, Jack Sayers and, Reinhold Schaaf, Martin Shepherd
TL;DR
The paper describes the CCAT telescope, a high-altitude submillimeter observatory in Chile, highlighting its advanced instrumentation and autonomous operation capabilities for large-scale astronomical surveys.
Contribution
It introduces the design and planned instrumentation of CCAT, emphasizing its autonomous operation and broad scientific potential for submillimeter astronomy.
Findings
Design of a 25-meter submillimeter telescope at 5600m altitude.
Integration of advanced KID cameras and heterodyne arrays.
Plans for autonomous observing and data processing pipelines.
Abstract
CCAT will be a 25-meter telescope for sub millimeter astronomy located at 5600m altitude on Cerro Chajnantor in northern Chile. CCAT will combine high sensitivity, a wide field of view, and a broad wavelength range (0.35 to 2.1mm) to provide an unprecedented capability for deep, large-area multicolor submillimeter surveys. It is planned to have a suite of instruments including large format KID cameras, a large heterodyne array and a KID-based direct detection multi-object spectrometer. The remote location drives a desire for fully autonomous observing coupled with data reduction pipelines and fast feedback to principal investigators.
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TopicsAstronomical Observations and Instrumentation · Astronomy and Astrophysical Research · Adaptive optics and wavefront sensing