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Paper: AXAF VETA X-ray Data Acquisition and Control System
Volume: 52, Astronomical Data Analysis Software and Systems II
Page: 310
Authors: Brissenden, R. J. V.; Jones, M. T.; Ljungberg, M.; Nguyen, D. T.; Roll, J. B., Jr.
Abstract: We describe the X-ray Data Acquisition and Control System (XDACS) used together with the X-ray Detection System (XDS) to characterize the X-ray image during testing of the largest pair of AXAF-I mirrors. Features of the system include layered UNIX tools, real-time X-window displays and IRAF compatible parameter files. The system operation is illustrated by describing a mirror alignment test.
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