Gemini Near-Infrared Integral-Field Spectrograph (NIFS)


Research School of Astronomy and Astrophysics    AUSPACE Ltd. Institute for Astronomy


NIFS Critical Design Review Documentation


 CDR Workscope.  Appendix F: Control System Design Detail.
 Executive Summary.  Appendix G: Software Design Detail.
 Instrument Overview.  References.
 Science Issues.  Management Plan.
 Systems Design.  NIFS OCDD.
 Spectrograph Optical Design.  NIFS FPRD.
 Mechanical Design.  Acceptance Test Plan.
 Detector Hardware Design.  Verification and Commissioning Plan.
 Instrument Control System.  ICD 1.9f/3.1 Science Instrument to OCS Interface.
 Control Software.  ICD 1.9f/3.2 Science Instrument to DHS Interface.
 Cryostat & OIWFS Duplication.  Spares List.
 Appendix A: Point Source Sensitivities.  Users Manual.
 Appendix B: Guide Star Availability.  Service and Calibration Manual.
 Appendix C: Optical Design Detail.  Software Maintenance Manual.
 Appendix D: Mechanical Design Detail.  Committee Report.
 Appendix E: Detector Design Detail.  Committee Notes.


The NIFS CDR documents in Word format are available here.



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