Bibcode
Pescador, German R.; Serrano, Javier
Referencia bibliográfica
Proc. SPIE Vol. 3352, p. 504-512, Advanced Technology Optical/IR Telescopes VI, Larry M. Stepp; Ed.
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1998
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Descripción
The maximum exploitation of the excellent astronomical quality of the
`Roque de los Muchachos' Observatory is one of the most important design
criteria for the GTC Project. The installations of the GTC are being
designed in such a way as to minimize local seeing degradation while
providing adequate support for the operation and maintenance of the
facility. The paper will firstly describe the options that have been
adopted as a solution for specific subsystems of the installations, such
as: the dome, the auxiliary service areas or the thermal control, with
special attention to the environmental conditions in the telescope
chamber. Other subjects discussed are: the solutions proposed to
minimize the possibility of turbulent surface-layer air negatively
affecting astronomical observations; the minimization of wind-induced
telescope vibrations and transmission of vibrations between the separate
foundations of the buildings and the telescope pier through the ground;
the guidelines to carry out the tasks of operating and maintaining the
GTC and of course, the solutions for protection against adverse weather
conditions.