2014/01/31 by Tim Jenness, Adam Brazier, Jenness, Tim +22
Engineering · Physics and Astronomy · #Adaptive optics and wavefront sensing #Astronomical Observations and Instrumentation #Astronomy and Astrophysical Research #FOS: Physical sciences #Instrumentation and Methods for Astrophysics (astro-ph.IM) #astro-ph.IM
paper · pdf · doi:10.48550/arxiv.1401.8280
4 pages, 1 figure, to be published in the Astronomical Data Analysis Software and Systems XXXIII conference proceedings (ASP Conf Ser)
arxiv created 2014/01/31 · openalex publication_date 2014/01/31 · arxiv updated 2014/02/03 · openalex created_date 2025/10/10 · openalex updated_date 2026/07/28
CCAT will be a 25-meter telescope for sub millimeter astronomy located at 5600m altitude on Cerro Chajnantor in northern Chile. CCAT will combine high sensitivity, a wide field of view, and a broad wavelength range (0.35 to 2.1mm) to provide an unprecedented capability for deep, large-area multicolor submillimeter surveys. It is planned to have a suite of instruments including large format KID cameras, a large heterodyne array and a KID-based direct detection multi-object spectrometer. The remote location drives a desire for fully autonomous observing coupled with data reduction pipelines and fast feedback to principal investigators.