Instrument control software requirement specification for Extremely Large Telescopes

Peter J. Young, Mario J. Kiekebusch, Gianluca Chiozzi

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    Abstract

    Engineers in several observatories are now designing the next generation of optical telescopes, the Extremely Large Telescopes (ELT). These are very complex machines that will host sophisticated astronomical instruments to be used for a wide range of scientific studies. In order to carry out scientific observations, a software infrastructure is required to orchestrate the control of the multiple subsystems and functions. This paper will focus on describing the considerations, strategies and main issues related to the definition and analysis of the software requirements for the ELT's Instrument Control System using modern development processes and modelling tools like SysML.

    Original languageEnglish
    Title of host publicationSoftware and Cyberinfrastructure for Astronomy
    EditionPART 1
    DOIs
    Publication statusPublished - 2010
    EventSoftware and Cyberinfrastructure for Astronomy - San Diego, CA, United States
    Duration: 27 Jun 201030 Jun 2010

    Publication series

    NameProceedings of SPIE - The International Society for Optical Engineering
    NumberPART 1
    Volume7740
    ISSN (Print)0277-786X

    Conference

    ConferenceSoftware and Cyberinfrastructure for Astronomy
    Country/TerritoryUnited States
    CitySan Diego, CA
    Period27/06/1030/06/10

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