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01-04-2025
LOFAR2.0: PTS handover
| Submitter: | Carla Baldovin |
| Description: | The Production Test Stations (PTS: CS032 and RS307) are the first stations to be upgraded to LOFAR2.0. Together with the prototype station (CS001) they define the second array release of LOFAR2.0 (AR-B). The upgrade took place in July and September 2024 and their verification (when we test that the stations have been assembled correctly) was completed in February 2025. The next step after verification is the transfer to Telescope Operations, marking the start of commissioning. One of the goals of PTS was to prepare the rollout procedures; only if they are well defined and complete, can transfer the stations with confidence. On March 26th, we held the PTS handover review. The rollout team was represented by Henri Meulman and the verification team by Menno Norden, Cees Bassa and Jun Wang. Boudewijn Hut (LOFAR2.0 system engineer), Marco Drost (head of Telescope operations), Andre Gunst (LOFAR2.0 system architect), Bernard Asabere (instrument scientist), Henk Mulder (telescope operator) and Michiel Brentjens (LOFAR2.0 commissioning lead) were invited as reviewers. The following points were discussed: - Status of the hardware at the stations - Installation process - Post installation testing/checklist - Station verification procedure - Verification results of PTS - Site acceptance report. In a lively and collaborative atmosphere, we touched upon the most critical aspects and identified improvements. The conclusion: the team is well prepared to continue with the rollout. The happy faces say it all! |
| Copyright: | LOFAR2.0 team |
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