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The PoGOLite control system and software

Instrumentation and Methods for Astrophysics 2013-10-22 v3
Authors: M. S. Jackson
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Abstract

The autonomous control system of PoGOLite is presented. PoGOLite is a balloon borne X-ray polarimeter designed to observe point sources. To obtain scientific data with optimal efficiency, independent of the ground connection, the payload control system has been made autonomous in most functions. The overall system architecture and the interconnections between components, as well as the automation philosophy and software, are described. Results of performance tests are given.

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@article{arxiv.1303.1295,
  title  = {The PoGOLite control system and software},
  author = {M. S. Jackson},
  journal= {arXiv preprint arXiv:1303.1295},
  year   = {2013}
}

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18 pages, 4 figures http://iopscience.iop.org/1748-0221/8/04/P04008/

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