Spitzer Science operations: the good, the bad, and the ugly

Deborah A. Levine

doi:10.1117/12.789871

12 July 2008 Spitzer Science operations: the good, the bad, and the ugly

Deborah A. Levine

Proceedings Volume 7016, Observatory Operations: Strategies, Processes, and Systems II; 70160C (2008) https://doi.org/10.1117/12.789871
Event: SPIE Astronomical Telescopes + Instrumentation, 2008, Marseille, France

Abstract

We review the Spitzer Space Telescope Science Center operations teams and processes and their interfaces with other Project elements -- what we planned early in the development of the science center, what we had at a launch and what we have now and why. We also explore the checks and balances behind building an organizational structure that supports constructive airing of conflicts and a timely resolution that balances the inputs and provides for very efficient on-orbit operations. For example, what organizational roles are involved in reviewing observing schedules, what constituency do they represent and who has authority to approve or disapprove the schedule.

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Deborah A. Levine "Spitzer Science operations: the good, the bad, and the ugly", Proc. SPIE 7016, Observatory Operations: Strategies, Processes, and Systems II, 70160C (12 July 2008); https://doi.org/10.1117/12.789871

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