Acronyms
The following list includes acronyms used on system level and shall be common to all documents.
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Acronym
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Meaning
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Explanation
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Used in / Link
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A
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AD
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Applicable Document
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Legally binding documents and reports
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ANDES
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ArmazoNes high Dispersion Echelle Spectroscopy
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Name of the instrument
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All documents
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B
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C
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CU
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Calibration Unit
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Subcomponent
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D
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E
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F
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G
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H
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I
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J
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K
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L
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M
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N
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O
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P
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Q
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R
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S
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T
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TRL
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Technical Readiness Level
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U
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V
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W
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X
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Y
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Z
Definitions
The following lists include definitions for terms to be used in the respective field.
ESO
General Terms
Telescope
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Term
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Explanation
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Author
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Nasmyth-platform
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Platforms on both sides of the ELT with optical interface to the Nasmyth-train.
Instrument
Requirements
Components
Optical
Electrical
Software
Data Reduction
Precision and Accuracy
Auxiliary
The TRL list is taken from industry. ESO definitions will be implemented soon.
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TRL
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Definition
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Comment
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1
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Basic principles observed and reported
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2
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Technology concept formulated
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3
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Experimental proof of concept
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4
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Technology validated in lab
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5
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Technology validated in relevant environment
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→ Observatory on the mountain
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6
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Technology demonstrated in relevant environment
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7
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System prototype demonstration in operational environment
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8
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System complete and qualified
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9
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acronyms, terms and definitions are an assembly from current documents. Some of them come from ESO, some from ANDES.