A new embedded control system for SUSI

Date

2010

Authors

Tango, W J
Ireland, Michael

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Societe des Etudes Robespierristes

Abstract

The Sydney University Stellar Interferometer uses embedded processors to control each siderostat station as well as other major components of the instrument. The maintenance of the original controllers has become a significant issue and we set out to design a new system that would be inexpensive, suitable for the relatively harsh operating environment and simple to maintain. We have demonstrated that the new system works satisfactorily and we are currently replacing the existing controllers with new ones.

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Keywords

Embedded control systems, Embedded processors, New system, Operating environment, Stellar interferometers, Stellar interferometry, Control theory, Interferometry, Controllers Control system, Embedded processor, Stellar interferometry

Citation

Source

Proceedings of SPIE - The International Society for Optical Engineering

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Conference paper

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Open Access

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