| IOC-MIPS_285a | 10870C,10760C | |||||||
| Title: | MIPS Scan Map of a Large Planetary Nebula or Supernova Remnant | |||||||
| Objective: | Initial validation of scan AOT. Verify scientific validity of MIPS Scan pipeline products and ERO | |||||||
| Description: | Acquire normal scan map observations of an available stellar remnant with large spatial extent. | |||||||
| Slow scan rate, 30 arcminute square field, 2.5 arcmin leg offsets, 1 cycle | ||||||||
| Note: far-IR fluxes are not well known -- do medium scan (1.5 hrs)? | ||||||||
| Can be the same as: | Evaluate fully supported AOTs (MIPS Scan) | |||||||
| ERO: Press release observation | ||||||||
| Place in Schedule: | After aperture door open | |||||||
| After CTA/instrument cool down and all other instrument testing is complete. | ||||||||
| For 160um, the backgrd radiance must be less than 5.4E-13 W/cm2/sr (< 6 - 7 K). | ||||||||
| After MIPS functionality testing is complete. | ||||||||
| Can be concurrent with other AOT/instrument tests. | ||||||||
| Required Conditions: | CTA and instrument at nominal operating temperature for 160 micron band (mirror at 6 K). | |||||||
| PCS performance: | Absolute pointing 10 arcsecs | |||||||
| Scan stability nominal | ||||||||
| Offsetting nominal | ||||||||
| Resources: | ||||||||
| duration (best estimate) | 2.5 hrs | |||||||
| real time downlink (Y / N) | No | |||||||
| special post event actions (Y / N) | No | |||||||
| Outcome: | ||||||||
| description | Fully calibrated MIPS scan map data products in three bands. | |||||||
| can proceed in parallel with other activity | No - dedicated observing | |||||||
| must outcome be confirmed before next event / test /activity | No | |||||||
| 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 uplink or downlink/analysis tool | Standard pipeline system and standard data analysis tools required. | |||||||
| MIPS Scan AOT required for uplink. | ||||||||
| Contingency Plan: | Revisit pipeline and/or AOT design depending on the nature of failure. | |||||||
| "What if..." | ||||||||
| IOC Critical | No | |||||||
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| Template last updated: | 1-Sep-99 | |||||||
| Template written by: | William B. Latter | |||||||