Abstract Details

Name: Tsewang Dorjai
Affiliation: IIA
Conference ID: ASI2021_352
Title : Design and development of the roll-off roof enclosure for the IAO 50 cm telescope.
Authors and Co-Authors : Authors: Tsewang Gyalson, Tsewang Dorjai Affiliations: IAO Co-Authors: K.V Govinda, PMM Kemkar & S. Sandeep Affiliations:IIA
Abstract Type : Poster
Abstract Category : Instrumentation and Techniques
Abstract : We present the conceptual design of the enclosure for the IAO 50cm telescope which is currently being upgraded for the robotic operation. Considering simplicity in operation, ease in manufacturing as well as maintenance, we have decided to choose the roll-off roof option. The robotic operation of the telescope demands many safety mechanisms as well interlocks need to be incorporated in the enclosure design. A very sturdy pier with provision for the fine polar alignment has been also designed and implemented. Through, structural as well as CFD based wind loading analysis we assured that telescope will withstand in windy environment. Care is also taken to maintain the natural seeing of the site. We will briefly describe the design as well as provide the current status of the enclosure development work.