Optical Testing/Characterization Software

Lab Testing

• During DEIMOS, some time was needed in doing tests of the camera in the lab to characterize levels of flexure, and to determine (optically) which elements were moving. The ADC is considerably simpler, but it seems likely that some lab testing time is needed to confirm that optical fabrication and mechanical supports are behaving within tolerance.
• This testing time is difficult to estimate a priori

Commissioning / Characterizing Final Instrument

• The ADC will not produce images that can be studied until it is integrated with LRIS and on-sky during commissioning. At this time, the final performance will need to be determined.
• Performance tests must be designed and executedi, and images analyzed (often requiring custom software)

Budget/Schedule