WIYN telescope graphical user interfaces

David Mills

doi:10.1117/12.211462

8 June 1995 WIYN telescope graphical user interfaces

David Mills

Proceedings Volume 2479, Telescope Control Systems; (1995) https://doi.org/10.1117/12.211462
Event: SPIE's 1995 Symposium on OE/Aerospace Sensing and Dual Use Photonics, 1995, Orlando, FL, United States

Abstract

The complexity of modern astronomical instrumentation generates a large amount of status information for the operators to assess. In practice there is far more information than an individual can assimilate. In order to make optimum use of complex systems such as the WIYN active primary mirror system, it is essential that any system events which may impact on the quality of data be reported in a timely and comprehensible manner. Using toady's powerful workstations we can support the use of real-time visualization of telescope functions and system status. We have developed an interface to the commanding and status layers which allows us to take advantage of the anticipated potential for 3D, photorealistic, and virtual display technologies.

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David Mills "WIYN telescope graphical user interfaces", Proc. SPIE 2479, Telescope Control Systems, (8 June 1995); https://doi.org/10.1117/12.211462

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