User's Guide to IRCAL


Table of Contents


Introduction
Summary Table
Quick start
Instrument Characteristics
Software Overview
ircalui
ircaldisplay
soundserver
lickstrehl
Data File Info
Filters, Grisms, Polarimeter
Nodding and Dithering Scripts
Observing Procedures and Tips
Trouble-Shooting
Technical Details
Logsheet

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Quick Start

Assuming the IRCAL is cold, stable, and communicating with AO software do the following steps to get started. This assumes at least moderate familiarity with IRCAL software.


Elinor Gates
Last modified: Thu Nov 13 16:37:22 PST 2008