Managing an internationally distributed instrumentation and controls project

Richard J. McGonegal

doi:10.1117/12.269045

21 March 1997 Managing an internationally distributed instrumentation and controls project

Richard J. McGonegal

Proceedings Volume 2871, Optical Telescopes of Today and Tomorrow; (1997) https://doi.org/10.1117/12.269045
Event: Optical Telescopes of Today and Tomorrow, 1996, Landskrona/Hven, Sweden

Abstract

The Gemini 8-m telescopes project is faced with the challenges of demanding scientific requirements, fixed budgets, and aggressive schedules. In addition Gemini is an international project and the majority of the work itself is being done by groups within the partner countries. Gemini presents a unique managerial challenge in that not only the detailed design and fabrication of the mechanical subassemblies will be contracted out to the international community but also the software, control systems and instrumentation. In order to meet requirements on budget and on schedule Gemini has had to develop a model for how to do distributed design, manage a distributed effort and adopt a development methodology tailored to its specific circumstances. This paper details the engineering practices put in place to ensure quality, the software and hardware standards adopted, and the management techniques and tools used to promote success. In addition this paper describes some of the lessons learned and, most importantly, what the author would change if this were repeated.

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Richard J. McGonegal "Managing an internationally distributed instrumentation and controls project", Proc. SPIE 2871, Optical Telescopes of Today and Tomorrow, (21 March 1997); https://doi.org/10.1117/12.269045

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