IRTF Telescope Reference Information

IRTF Telescope Reference Information

Dynamic Analysis of 3m Mauna Kea Telescope - This directory contains a scan for a JPL interoffice memo from H.McGinness to Robert E.Covey dated Nov 8, 1976. Document consist of a description of the the analysis, performance, curves, and four appendices. Scanned from a copy obtained from P.Onaka Aug 200.

Pointing Servo System (PDF) - A good primer on TCS servo systems. Excerpts from reference: Pointing and Control

Documents from Peter Onaka:

IRTF_TCS_Servo_Concepts.ppt - Primer on Telescope Servo Control with focus on the IRTF.

Memos/Reports from Ev Irwin:

irtf_tcs_servo1.doc - Description of TCS1 system (document1).
Also as a pdf: irtf_tcs_servo1.pdf

J.Harwood related documentations

0309_Harwood_consulting Documents on the TCS3 Project 2003/09 to 2004/03