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Engineering Highlights and Progress of LBT - Q2 2007 Review

The Q2 2007 Engineering Review of the Large Binocular Telescope (LBT) showcases significant developments, including hiring new personnel, launching critical documentation like the Mirror Cell, and discussions on telescope alignment and vibration mitigation. While budgets are tight but reasonable, with a focus on cost control, challenges like slow commissioning progress are noted. Upcoming plans involve various meetings and progress assessments, setting the stage for future advancements. Key technical and financial issues remain in focus to ensure project success.

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Engineering Highlights and Progress of LBT - Q2 2007 Review

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  1. LBT Q2 2007 Engineering Review ENGG – Engineering General

  2. Highlights (Q2/2007) • Spending on target • Hired Andrew Rakich (June) • Hired AJ Brotherton (May) • Launched Mirror Cell Documentation • Test Camera Design Review • Dynamic Balancing Design Review • Acceptance test AGw #3 • LINC progress meeting • Lucifer progress meeting • Board meeting Heidelberg • Launched Azimuth Track Protection Meeting • Visit by Pierre Sangasset (ESO) LBT Q2 2007 Engineering Review

  3. Open Issues • Technical • Mirror covers – Temporary and Facility • Telescope alignment plan • Vibration mitigation effort • Schedule • Extremely tight schedule for Gregorian preparation work • Slow progress on telescope commissioning • Financial • Tight but reasonable budget – tight cost control essential • Hardpoint re-build unbudgeted • DYB budget uncertainty • Resource • High pressure and work load on group • Mountain support and resources • Tech support in Tucson LBT Q2 2007 Engineering Review

  4. Progress (Q2/2007) • Andrew Rakich visit √ • LGS meeting May √ • LINC/Lucifer meeting May √ • LBT Board meeting May √ • Mirror cover test May - Cancelled • AGw #3 acceptance test May – Rescheduled for July √ • LBC Red cryostat acceptance testing May/June - Postponed • New student hire: Matthew Stohr √ • Vibration measurement campaign end of June - Postponed • AO progress meetings / follow-up √ • Test Camera progress follow-up √ • Vacation √ LBT Q2 2007 Engineering Review

  5. Planning (Q3/2007) • Visit to ADS, Microgate, Arcetri • Progress meeting Test Camera • Shipping of AGW #3 to Arizona • Acceptance LBC-Red Cryostat • Meeting on LBT future instrumentation (Sept) • Board meeting Rome (Sept) LBT Q2 2007 Engineering Review

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