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VETA x ray data acquisition and control systemWe describe the X-ray Data Acquisition and Control System (XDACS) used together with the X-ray Detection System (XDS) to characterize the X-ray image during testing of the AXAF P1/H1 mirror pair at the MSFC X-ray Calibration Facility. A variety of X-ray data were acquired, analyzed and archived during the testing including: mirror alignment, encircled energy, effective area, point spread function, system housekeeping and proportional counter window uniformity data. The system architecture is presented with emphasis placed on key features that include a layered UNIX tool approach, dedicated subsystem controllers, real-time X-window displays, flexibility in combining tools, network connectivity and system extensibility. The VETA test data archive is also described.
Document ID
19930016997
Acquisition Source
Legacy CDMS
Document Type
Other
Authors
Brissenden, Roger J. V. (Smithsonian Astrophysical Observatory Cambridge, MA, United States)
Jones, Mark T. (Smithsonian Astrophysical Observatory Cambridge, MA, United States)
Ljungberg, Malin (Smithsonian Astrophysical Observatory Cambridge, MA, United States)
Nguyen, Dan T. (Smithsonian Astrophysical Observatory Cambridge, MA, United States)
Roll, John B., Jr. (Smithsonian Astrophysical Observatory Cambridge, MA, United States)
Date Acquired
September 6, 2013
Publication Date
October 23, 1992
Publication Information
Publication: VETA-I X Ray Test Analysis
Subject Category
Optics
Accession Number
93N26186
Distribution Limits
Public
Copyright
Work of the US Gov. Public Use Permitted.

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