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DFM Engineering routinely works with our customers to define
the pier and dome requirements to allow the installation and
proper operation of the telescope.
Part of this work is included with the contract for the telescope.
Additional work may be contracted on a consulting basis.
Dome Automation:
DFM Engineering has provided automatic control for azimuth
and shutter control in many observatory domes. For example,
we have provided a very accurate servo motor control of dome
azimuth and elevation (of the shutter) to allow the telescope
to look out through an optical window only slightly larger
than the aperture of the telescope.
Pier Location:
Drawings are available for DFM telescopes at specific latitudes.
These drawings show the pier offset, recommended observing
floor heights, power requirements, etc. We also work in an
advisory capacity with the institute's architects and engineers.
Observatory
Design and Construction, by Dr. Melsheimer is an excellent
guide strategically outlining the necessary criteria in planning
and constructing an observatory designed to house a research-grade
telescope.
Dr. Melsheimer's extensive experience offers a pristine perspective
with practical applications coupled with modern technology
solutions to current observatory design obstacles.
He intuitively provides handicapped accessible features
to meet current standards.
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