Considerations for the next generation of solar telescopes: A systems approach to solar physics

2010 ◽  
Vol 331 (6) ◽  
pp. 599-600
Author(s):  
A. Title
2012 ◽  
Vol 10 (H16) ◽  
pp. 439-470
Author(s):  
Gianna Cauzzi ◽  
Alexandra Tritschler ◽  
Yuanyong Deng

AbstractWith several large aperture optical and IR telescopes just coming on-line, or scheduled for the near future, solar physics is on the verge of a quantum leap in observational capabilities. An efficient use of such facilities will require new and innovative approaches to both observatory operations and data handling.This two-days long Special Session discussed the science expected with large solar telescopes, and started addressing the strategies necessary to optimize their scientific return. Cutting edge solar science as derived from state-of-the-art observations and numerical simulations and modeling was presented, and discussions were held on the role of large facilities in satisfying the demanding requirements of spatial and temporal resolution, stray-light correction, and spectro-polarimetric accuracy. Building on the experience of recently commissioned telescopes, critical issues for the development of future facilities were discussed. These included operational issues peculiar to large telecopes as well as strategies for their best use.


2020 ◽  
Vol 6 (2) ◽  
pp. 14-29 ◽  
Author(s):  
Victor Grigoryev ◽  
Mikhail Demidov ◽  
Dmitriy Kolobov ◽  
Vasiliy Pulyaev ◽  
Valery Skomorovsky ◽  
...  

One of the most important problems of modern solar physics is the observation of the small-scale structure of the solar atmosphere at various heights (including the chromosphere and corona) in different spectral lines. Such observations can be made only with large solar telescopes whose main mirror has a diameter of at least 3 m. Currently, several large solar telescopes are under construction or development in the world. In 2013 in Russia, the work began on the development of a national large solar telescope with a mirror 3 m in diameter (LST-3), which is a part (subproject) of the National Heliogeophysical Complex of the Russian Academy of Sciences. The telescope is planned to be located in the Sayan Solar Observatory at an altitude of more than 2000 m. The choice was made in favor of the classic axisymmetric Gregory optical layout on an alt-azimuth mount. The scientific equipment of LST-3 will consist of several systems of narrow-band tunable filters and spectrographs for various wave ranges. The equipment will be placed both in the main coude focus on a rotating platform and in the Nasmyth focus. To achieve a diffraction resolution, high-order adaptive optics (AO) will be used. It is assumed that with a certain modification of the optical configuration, LST-3 will work as a 0.7 m mirror coronograph in near infrared lines and can also be used for observing astrophysical objects in the nighttime.


2021 ◽  
Vol 14 (3) ◽  
pp. 244-262
Author(s):  
Viktor M. ZAERNYUK ◽  
Chi CHANG

Subject. This article deals with the issues of implementation of digital transformation of enterprises in order to improve their core competitiveness and achieve high rates of development. Objectives. The article aims to analyze and assess the baseline conditions and opportunities for the digital transformation of natural resources sector enterprises. Methods. For the study, we used analytical, quantitative, and expert assessment methods and techniques, and the systems approach. Results. Based on a comparative analysis of the digital infrastructures of Russian natural resources sector enterprises and Chinese industrial sector enterprises, the article reveals a significant lag between Russian and Chinese enterprises in terms of IT-technology, -network, and special software supplying and upgrading. The article emphasizes the importance of training highly qualified natural resources management experts and specialists that have new information and network skills and competencies. Conclusions. The next-generation model of industrial development based on the comprehensive application of next-generation digital technologies, contributes to the creation of a digital world that is changing conventional management and business models. The necessary business management software should primarily be based on home-grown products to manage production in the natural resources sector, rather than on the software used in other economies.


2014 ◽  
Vol 4 (1) ◽  
Author(s):  
Yashdeep Phanse ◽  
Brenda R. Carrillo-Conde ◽  
Amanda E. Ramer-Tait ◽  
Scott Broderick ◽  
Chang Sun Kong ◽  
...  

2020 ◽  
Vol 6 (2) ◽  
pp. 19-36
Author(s):  
Victor Grigoryev ◽  
Mikhail Demidov ◽  
Dmitriy Kolobov ◽  
Vasiliy Pulyaev ◽  
Valery Skomorovsky ◽  
...  

One of the most important problems of modern solar physics is the observation of the small-scale structure of the solar atmosphere at various heights (including the chromosphere and corona) in different spectral lines. Such observations can be made only with large solar telescopes whose main mirror has a diameter of at least 3 m. Currently, several large solar telescopes are under construction or development in the world. In 2013 in Russia, the work began on the development of a national large solar telescope with a mirror 3 m in diameter (LST-3), which is a part (subproject) of the National Heliogeophysical Complex of the Russian Academy of Sciences. The telescope is planned to be located in the Sayan Solar Observatory at an altitude of more than 2000 m. The choice was made in favor of the classic axisymmetric Gregory optical layout on an alt-azimuth mount. The scientific equipment of LST-3 will consist of several systems of narrow-band tunable filters and spectrographs for various wave ranges. The equipment will be placed both in the main coude focus on a rotating platform and in the Nasmyth focus. To achieve a diffraction resolution, high-order adaptive optics (AO) will be used. It is assumed that with a certain modification of the optical configuration, LST-3 will work as a 0.7 m mirror coronograph in near infrared lines and can also be used for observing astrophysical objects in the nighttime.


1993 ◽  
Vol 141 ◽  
pp. 184-187
Author(s):  
Robert J. Rutten ◽  
Luc Damé

AbstractThe magnetic fields of the Sun provide the major incentive to do solar physics. The small spatial extent of the magnetically constrained structures and processes in the solar atmosphere provide the major incentive for high resolution solar telescopes. The visibility of the outer solar atmosphere in the ultraviolet and X-ray domains provide the major incentive for solar space telescopes. Cost provides the major incentive to use interferometric techniques. SIMURIS employs short-wave interferometry from space to measure solar structures and processes with high resolution.


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