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LBT Q1 2007 Engineering Review

LBT Q1 2007 Engineering Review. ENGG Engineering General. Highlights (Q1/2007). Assumed coordination of AO development in Italy Mechanical Engineering hire: Jim Wiese Optical Engineer hire: Andrew Rakich Acceptance testing Hexapod #3. Open Issues. Technical Az Encoder

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LBT Q1 2007 Engineering Review

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  1. LBT Q1 2007 Engineering Review ENGG Engineering General

  2. Highlights (Q1/2007) • Assumed coordination of AO development in Italy • Mechanical Engineering hire: Jim Wiese • Optical Engineer hire: Andrew Rakich • Acceptance testing Hexapod #3 LBT Q1 2007 Engineering Review

  3. Open Issues • Technical • Az Encoder • Mirror covers – Temporary and Facility • Telescope alignment plan • Vibration mitigation effort • Schedule • Extremely tight schedule for Gregorian preparation work • Slow progress on telescope commissioning • Financial • Tight but reasonable budget – tight cost control essential • Alignment tools unbudgeted • Mirror cell documentation cost unbudgeted • Hardpoint re-build unbudgeted • DYB/ROT budget uncertainty • Resources • High pressure and work load on group • Office and lab space • Mountain support and resources • Tech support in Tucson LBT Q1 2007 Engineering Review

  4. Progress (Q1/2007) • LBT Board Meeting Jan • MOU for Rigid Secondary Jan • Progress meeting LINC and Lucifer Jan • Progress meeting PEPSI Jan • Mirror Cell walkthrough Feb • Progress meeting MODS Feb • IR Test Camera kick-off meeting Feb • Progress meeting ADS and Microgate Feb • Hexapod #3 Acceptance test Feb • AO progress meeting Arcetri Mar • LBC progress meeting Mar • Major reviews: AO monthly, Rotator CDR, LBT Q1 2007 Engineering Review

  5. Planning (Q2/2007) • Andrew Rakich visit • LGS meeting May • LINC/Lucifer meeting May • LBT Board meeting May • Mirror cover test May • AGw #3 acceptance test May • LBC Red cryostat acceptance testing May/June • New student hire: Matthew Stohr • Vibration measurement campaign end of June • AO progress meetings / follow-up • Test Camera progress follow-up • Vacation LBT Q1 2007 Engineering Review

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