MIPS_110a Data Algorithms


IOC-MIPS_110a     10140C            
Title:   Confirmation of MIPS On-board Data Processing Algorithms              
                   
Objective:   Confirm that the linear regression fits to 24um array data are computed correctly.              
    (Note that this should essentially be a repeat of a Thermal-Vac test where the linear regression will also be checked)              
                   
Description:     A star will be observed in each of the 3, 10, and 30 second exposure modes 3 times.            
including flow / state diagram     The observing pattern will need to be executed both using the "raw" data mode where all            
      24um readout are sent to the ground and the normal on-board signal computation.            
      The exposure pattern will be executed twice -- once for "raw" mode and once for regular.            
                   
Place in Schedule:     After aperture door is opened and telescope has cooled some.            
(relative to water shed events)                  
                   
Required Conditions:     Background at 24um must be less than 7x10^-5 watts/m^2/sr.            
      T<45K            
      Must be able to place a star within the 5'x5' FOV            
Resources:                  
                   
  duration (best estimate)         1 hr      
  real time downlink (Y / N)         No      
  special post event actions (Y / N)         Yes      
  Generates 96 DCEs (assuming each "raw" is one DCE)                
Outcome:                  
  description         Ground reduction of raw data needs to be compared with on-board results.      
  can proceed in parallel with other activity         Yes      
  must outcome be confirmed before next event / test /activity         Yes      
  method of confirmation (sensor TLM, data analysis, etc.)         Data analysis      
  estimate of data turn around if required for confirmation         48 hrs      
                   
Unique or included in planned AOT?                  
      Uses a standard MIPS command which may become part of an EOT.            
      Second part of test can use the standard photometry AOT.            
                   
Contingency Plan:                  
"What if..."     If ground calculation does not match on-board results, then the flight code will have to be examined,            
      the bug corrected, and a new flight software image uploaded.            
                   
IOC Critical     Y            
                   
References:                  
                   
Template last updated:     9/10/99            
      M. Rieke            
                   


Last Updated on 10/7/99
By Marcia Rieke
Email: mrieke@as.arizona.edu