Abstract
SOXS (SOn of X-Shooter) is a high-efficiency spectrograph with a mean Resolution-Slit product of about 3500 over the entire band capable of simultaneously observing the complete spectral range 350-2000 nm. It consists of three scientific arms (the UV-VIS Spectrograph, the NIR Spectrograph, and the Acquisition Camera) connected by the Common Path system to the NTT, and the Calibration Unit. During the last year, we performed the instrument AIV at the integration site in Europe. It is still ongoing. We present an overview of the flow for validation of the scientific and technical requirements, after integration of the sub-systems with some results as highlights. Further, we give an overview of the methodologies used for planning and managing the assembly of the sub-systems, their integration, and tests before the acceptance of the instrument in Europe (PAE). SOXS could be used as an example for the system engineering of an instrument of moderate complexity, with a large geographic spread of the team.
| Original language | English |
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| Title of host publication | Modeling, Systems Engineering, and Project Management for Astronomy XI |
| Editors | Sebastien E. Egner, Scott Roberts |
| Publisher | SPIE |
| ISBN (Electronic) | 9781510675216 |
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| Publication status | Published Online - 23 Aug 2024 |
| Event | Modeling, Systems Engineering, and Project Management for Astronomy XI 2024 - Yokohama, Japan Duration: 16 Jun 2024 → 18 Jun 2024 |
Publication series
| Series | Proceedings of SPIE - The International Society for Optical Engineering |
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| Volume | 13099 |
Conference
| Conference | Modeling, Systems Engineering, and Project Management for Astronomy XI 2024 |
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| Country/Territory | Japan |
| City | Yokohama |
| Period | 16/6/24 → 18/6/24 |
Funding
Publisher Copyright: © 2024 SPIE.
All Science Journal Classification (ASJC) codes
- Electronic, Optical and Magnetic Materials
- Condensed Matter Physics
- Computer Science Applications
- Applied Mathematics
- Electrical and Electronic Engineering