NIKA run #5 (13 - 27 Nov 2012)
Goals of the run
Test the NIKA prototype in its final position in the Nasmyth cabin of the 30m telescope. Full characterization of the system on sky, not an astronomical oriented run.
- Continue characterization / pre-comissioning of the NIKA prototype at its final position, started in June (run 4).
- Investigate and possibily suppress the possible remaining systematics (e.g. "plateau").
- Test implementation of NIKA in NCS, and perform a complete calibration sequence including pointing model.
- Test quick pre-scan KID auto-tunings procedure.
- Test on site the new NIKEL electronics (that has been qualified in lab).
- Have a training session on how to start the NIKA cryogenics.
- Perform some science demonstration observations.
Preparation of the run
Minutes of the run 5 preparation meeting, Oct 4 2012.
Summary schedule of the run:
Dates |
Main Event |
09.11. Friday |
Alessandro, Martino, Samuel at the 30m; start cooldown |
13.11. Tuesday |
Alessandro, Martino, Samuel, Nicolas P, Juan MP at the 30m; Start 7h/day telescope time period for testing, characterization, calibration |
19.11. Monday |
Teams overlapp, arrival Xavier, Andrea, A. Beleem |
20.11. Tuesday |
Departure 1st week team, start 16h/day telescope time observations |
27.11. Tuesday |
End of the run |
Staff of the run
htm version of the schedule: Planning table of the run 5 NIKA staff
Phone contact:
- Alain: +33 6 02 08 50 48
- Martino: +33 6 01 49 90 11
- Alessandro: +33 6 11 57 01 61
- Philippe: +33 6 30 70 73 63
- Xavier: +33 6 27 36 07 97