New Designs and Procedures in the Construction of Robotic Astronomical Observatories

International Journal of Electrical and Electronics Engineering

© 2020 by SSRG - IJEEE Journal

Volume 7 Issue 9

Year of Publication : 2020

Authors : Francisco Espartero

10.14445/23488379/IJEEE-V7I9P102

How to Cite?

Francisco Espartero, "New Designs and Procedures in the Construction of Robotic Astronomical Observatories," SSRG International Journal of Electrical and Electronics Engineering, vol. 7,  no. 9, pp. 4-11, 2020. Crossref, https://doi.org/10.14445/23488379/IJEEE-V7I9P102

Abstract:

In this work, new models of robotic astronomical observatories are presented. These have been specifically designed for scientific research, using new working methods and a robust and reliable control system. These new observatories have been built with light materials and on a small scale, which has allowed costs to be reduced, building times to be cut and has enabled them to be located, quite easily, anywhere. In order to obtain up-to-date information, ten professional and amateur (ProAm) astronomical observatories were exhaustively analyzed between 2010 and 2015. Different placement and engineering errors were detected in these observatories. The analysis of this data has allowed very important information to be obtained on the development of the new ProAm robotic observatories. The conclusions drawn from this study have allowed the development of methodological improvements using new materials and facilities. New designs of astronomical observatories are also included. In this work, the applications of these improvements are shown in three new ProAm observatories which are currently in operation, and in which research projects are being developed.

Keywords:

Astronomical Observatory, ProAm, Robotic Observatory.

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