@inproceedings{88f2ff52f82441d0aaa9ed02c26a5899,
title = "POSM: A new concept for fiber positioning",
abstract = "The Gemini/Subaru WFMOS project has given the stimulus for considering new concepts for massively multiplexed fiber positioning schemes. The problem of acquiring many thousands of objects within a ∼1.5° field at Subaru's ∼f/2 prime-focus station represents a challenge to normal concepts of fiber positioning. Solutions usually involve imposing limits to the patrol field of each fiber. Using this simplification, a new concept is proposed which moves objects onto a fixed array of fibers rather than moving the fiber themselves. Such a scheme may simplify the manufacturing and assembly processes and may result in a more robust solution compatible with the challenging prime-focus environment. We describe the POSM concept and present an initial opto-mechanical layout.",
author = "Anna Moore and Rich Dekany and Damien Jones and Roger Smith and Keith Taylor and Viswa Velur",
year = "2006",
doi = "10.1117/12.672625",
language = "English",
isbn = "0819463345",
series = "Proceedings of SPIE - The International Society for Optical Engineering",
publisher = "SPIE",
editor = "McLean, \{Ian S.\} and Masanori Iye",
booktitle = "Ground-based and Airborne Instrumentation for Astronomy",
address = "United States",
note = "Ground-based and Airborne Instrumentation for Astronomy ; Conference date: 25-05-2006 Through 29-05-2006",
}