MIPS IOC Checkout Needs (Highlights)
Basic functionality
- can we turn on the instrument
- can we command the instrument to change operating states
- can we turn on the detectors
- can we command the instrument to take data
- can we turn on the stimulators
- can we receive data from the instrument
- can we operate the cryogenic scan mirror mechanism
Basic characterization
- radiometric throughput and sensitivity
- characterization of the Ge:Ga focal plane arrays
- on-board data processing algorithm validation
- point spread function over each field of view
Testing and validation of the basic operating and calibration modes