Control System Concepts at the NRAO 12 M Telescope
Abstract
The control system in use at the 12 m for the last two years employs several novel concepts. The system architecture is such that processing power is distributed among a workstation and several dedicated microprocessors in a well-integrated network. The network utilizes a custom-designed parallel input/output bus for fast synchronization, status, and error information. Finally, observing procedures and the user interface employ a language interpreter for C-like syntax that allows development and experimentation by staff astronomers without requiring the compiling and linking of essential system code.
- Publication:
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National Radio Science Meeting
- Pub Date:
- 1993
- Bibcode:
- 1993nrs..conf..214J