Remote Control and Monitoring of VLBI Experiments by Smartphones
Abstract
For the remote control and monitoring of VLBI operations, we developed a software optimized for smartphones. This is a new tool based on a client-server architecture with a Web interface optimized for smartphone screens and cellphone networks. The server uses variables of the Field System and its station specific parameters stored in the shared memory. The client running on the smartphone by a Web interface analyzes and visualizes the current status of the radio telescope, receiver, schedule, and recorder. In addition, it allows commands to be sent remotely to the Field System computer and displays the log entries. The user has full access to the entire operation process, which is important in emergency cases. The software also integrates a webcam interface.
- Publication:
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Seventh General Meeting (GM2012) of the international VLBI Service for Geodesy and Astrometry (IVS
- Pub Date:
- December 2012
- Bibcode:
- 2012ivs..conf..286R