Sequencer Site SIRTF IOC Activity c. 2002

CAID: MIPS-130 Title: 24 um Focal Plane Survey (Coarse)
 
System: MIPS Principal: jkeene Deputy: 
Objective:   
To measure the pixel locations ( i.e., array 
orientation, scale and 
distortion) as a function of scan mirror angle 
for the 24 um array.
 
Description: 
Use the 24 um photometry AOT to measure 
the locations on the sky 
of several positions on the array as a function 
of scanning mirror angle.  

1) Adjust the IPPs to position the two extreme 
images (#2 and #7; see Figure 8-17 
in the SIRTF Observer's Manual V.2.1) at the 
extremes of the allowable mirror 
deflections with the remaining images evenly 
spaced between them.
2) Set the S/C offset between AOT halves to be 
slightly less than half of the array width. 
3) Perform a PCRS peak-up with the star on 
PCRS 1.
4) Offset the star to PCRS 2 and make a 
measurement.
5) Offset the star so that the central image (#1) 
is near but within the lower left-hand 
corner of the array. 
6) Execute the AOT and repeat steps 3 & 4.
7) Offset the star so that image #1 is at the 
center and near but within bottom edge 
of the array. 
8) Execute the AOT and repeat steps 3 & 4.
9) Offset the star so that image #1 is near but 
within the upper left of the array.
10) Execute the AOT and repeat steps 3 & 4.
11) Offset the star so that image #1 is near but 
within the center top of the array.
12) Execute the AOT and repeat steps 3 & 4.
13) Offset the star so that image #1 is near the 
middle of the array.
14) Execute the AOT and repeat steps 3 & 4. 
15) Offset the star so that the lowest image 
(#2) is near but within the lower left-hand 
corner of the array. 
16) Execute the AOT and repeat steps 3 & 4.
17) Offset the star so that image #2 is near but 
within the center bottom of the array. 
18) Execute the AOT and repeat steps 3 & 4.
19) Offset the star so that image #2 is near but 
within the upper left of the array.
20) Execute the AOT and repeat steps 3 & 4.
21) Offset the star so that image #2 is near but 
within the center top of the array.
22) Execute the AOT and repeat steps 3 & 4.
23) Offset the star so that image #2 is near the 
middle of the array.
24) Execute the AOT and repeat steps 3 & 4. 
25) Offset the star so that the uppermost 
image (#7) is near but within the lower 
left-hand 
corner of the array. 
26) Execute the AOT and repeat steps 3 & 4.
27) Offset the star so that image #7 is near but 
within the center bottom of the array. 
28) Execute the AOT and repeat steps 3 & 4.
29) Offset the star so that image #7 is near but 
within the upper left of the array.
30) Execute the AOT and repeat steps 3 & 4.
31) Offset the star so that image #7 is near but 
within the center top of the array.
32) Execute the AOT and repeat steps 3 & 4.
33) Offset the star so that image #7 is near the 
middle of the array.
34) Execute the AOT and repeat steps 3 & 4.
 
Day:   38.5284722222277 Suggested Order:   F100
 
Must be preceded by these activities (list by CAID):   MIPS-121
 
Place in Schedule:   The telescope must be focussed. The S/C must be pointing and tracking optimally. The PCS, PCRS, and IRU must be calibrated. The 24 um array and scan mirror must be fully operational. The 24 um photometry AOT must be validated.
 
Priority:   Critical

Conditions

Maximum telescope temperature: 33 K
 
Minimum telescope temperature: 5.5 K
 
Should activity be repeated if focus changes?   No     Repeat if focus changes by 0 mm
 
Maximum absolute pointing uncertainty: 3 arcsec (1 sigma radial)
 
Maximum precision offset uncertainty: 0.4 arcsec  (1 sigma radial)
 
Observatory configuration: IPP files must be adjusted to optimize the scan mirror motion and image placement.
 
Go/No Go criteria: Telescope must be pointing and tracking optimally. Scan mirror must be stable.

Resources

Duration:   126 minutes
 
Real time downlink:   No   

Data Volume (uncompressed): 28.7 Mbits
 
List Blocks, AORs, SERs, IERs, or unique sequences required (uplink): 24 um PT/SR AOT with modified IPP files.
 
List Analysis tools required (downlink):   Standard data reduction software (e.g., IRAF) for centroiding star images. Specialized software for calculating transformation of pixel number and mirror angles into location on sky.

Outcome

Estimate of data turn around:   48 hours
 
Description: Maps of the pixel locations as a function of scan mirror angle.
 
Can proceed in parallel with other activity: No
 
Must outcome be confirmed before next activity: No
 
Method of Confirmation:   Examination of data.
 
 
Success criteria: 1) Star images visible. 2) Sufficient S/N in each image (>30) to centroid each image to better than 0.1 pixel. 3) Redundant data give consistent results.
 
Contingency plan:  Repeat with different stars, integrating longer, using different S/C offsets, IPP files.
 
 

Comments

 
References:  
 
Additional Comments:
The same procedure will be used for the coarse and fine focal plane mappings. It will be repeated many times (~8) to achieve the accuracy needed for the fine survey.
 
This activity last updated: 7/10/2002 2:08:58 PM