NIKA run #6 (11-18 June 2013)
Goals of the run
Install and test the new 2mm array and the 1mm cold amplifier Then Commission the NIKA prototype. Full characterization of the system on sky, not an astronomical oriented run.
- Characterization of the final NIKA prototype configuration
- Commission all sequences (pointing, focus, skydip, zigzag otf map, Lissajou map).
- 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
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
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