Category Archives: Future

Gemini Program Platform passes Inception Review

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The Gemini Program Platform (GPP) project passed its Inception Review (final design review) in July, 2020. The committee included Gemini staff, user representatives, and external experts in observatory operations and software development.  The system will consist of a set of … Continue reading →

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Gemini Program Platform CoDR Documents Available

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Gemini has started a series of new projects designed to replace the current Observatory Control System (OCS) tools such at the Phase I Tool (PIT) and the Observing Tool (OT). A goal is to create new tools that are easier … Continue reading →

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SeqExec Improvements

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Gemini is planning significant improvements to the observation Sequence Executor (SeqExec) in 2015. The SeqExec, which is currently a stand-alone application and limited to a single on-site instance, will be split into a front-end client which communicates with a back-end … Continue reading →

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