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First software integration tests

On end November 2011, the first software integration tests were done at MPIA (Heidelberg).

PANIC Status Sep-2011

It is presented an detailed overview about the current status of the PANIC instrument and of each development package on September 2011.

Panic Status September 2011

L2 dummy criogenic test

First lens criogenic cycling test.

First optical elements

Last October we received the first optical elements, the uncoated mirrors.


Milestones

The major milestones for implementation of the instrument are:

  • Feasibility Study ( performed April 2006 )
  • Kickoff Meeting ( performed October 2006)
  • Preliminary Design Review ( performed November, 21th 2007 at IAA)
  • Optics Final Design Review ( performed September, 24th 2008 at IAA)
  • Order of purchase of Optic to SESO ( performed May, 2009 )
  • Order of purchase of Cryostat to Reuter (performed May, 2009)
  • Last optical elements received at end 2011.
  • Integration tests of mechanical, optical and software at laboratory, along 2011 and 2012.
  • Installation, commissioning and acceptance of the instrument at the CAHA currently is planned to take place in 2012.
  • Delivery of the final documentation in 2013