Mr. Douglas M. Summers Profile

Douglas M. Summers

Software and IT Group Manager at Large Binocular Telescope Observatory

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Publications (26)

Proceedings Article | 10 July 2018 Presentation + Paper

Reshaping the user experience at the Large Binocular Telescope Observatory (LBTO)

Michelle Edwards, Doug Summers, Joseph Astier, Igor Suarez Sola, Petr Kubánek, Christian Veillet, Jennifer Power, Andrew Cardwell, Shane Walsh

Proceedings Volume 10704, 107041H (2018) https://doi.org/10.1117/12.2313678

KEYWORDS: Telescopes, Observatories, Software development, Visualization

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Proceedings Article | 8 August 2016 Paper

Queue software reuse and implementation at the Large Binocular Telescope Observatory

Igor Sola, Douglas Summers, Joseph Astier, Michelle Edwards, Christian Veillet, Andrew Cardwell, Jennifer Power, Shane Walsh

Proceedings Volume 9913, 991349 (2016) https://doi.org/10.1117/12.2232990

KEYWORDS: Telescopes, Observatories, Software development, Large telescopes, Gemini Observatory, Sensors, Visualization, Space telescopes, Databases, Human-machine interfaces

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Proceedings Article | 8 August 2016 Paper

Telemetry correlation and visualization at the Large Binocular Telescope Observatory

Kellee Summers, Douglas Summers, Christopher Biddick, Stephen Hooper

Proceedings Volume 9913, 99131Z (2016) https://doi.org/10.1117/12.2231787

KEYWORDS: Telescopes, Observatories, Visualization, Camera shutters, Associative arrays, Databases, Human-machine interfaces, Data modeling, Adaptive optics, Data archive systems

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Proceedings Article | 1 August 2016 Paper

LBTO's long march to full operation: step 2

Christian Veillet, David Ashby, Julian Christou, John Hill, John Little, Douglas Summers, R. Mark Wagner, Elena Masciadri, Alessio Turchi

Proceedings Volume 9910, 99100S (2016) https://doi.org/10.1117/12.2234570

KEYWORDS: Telescopes, Interferometry, Adaptive optics, Observatories, Control systems, Mirrors, Cameras, Spectroscopy, Virtual colonoscopy, Gemini Observatory

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Proceedings Article | 27 July 2016 Paper

Telescope performance at the Large Binocular Telescope

John Hill, Barry Rothberg, Julian Christou, Kellee Summers, Douglas Summers

Proceedings Volume 9906, 99064L (2016) https://doi.org/10.1117/12.2234466

KEYWORDS: Telescopes, Mirrors, Image quality, Adaptive optics, Observatories, Stars, Active optics, Cameras, Monochromatic aberrations, Control systems

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Proceedings Article | 18 July 2016 Paper

Operations of the laser traffic control system in Paranal

P. Santos, P. Amico, D. Summers, P. Duhoux, R. Arsenault, T. Bierwirth, H. Kuntschner, P.-Y. Madec, M. Pruemm, M. Rejkuba

Proceedings Volume 9910, 991024 (2016) https://doi.org/10.1117/12.2231662

KEYWORDS: Observatories, Telescopes, Data archive systems, Atmospheric Cherenkov telescopes, Data storage, Prototyping, Databases, Data modeling, Data acquisition, Space telescopes

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Proceedings Article | 15 July 2016 Paper

Moving toward queue operations at the Large Binocular Telescope Observatory

Michelle Edwards, Doug Summers, Joseph Astier, Igor Suarez Sola, Christian Veillet, Jennifer Power, Andrew Cardwell, Shane Walsh

Proceedings Volume 9910, 99101P (2016) https://doi.org/10.1117/12.2231251

KEYWORDS: Telescopes, Observatories, Software development, Calibration, Data processing, Visualization, Inspection, Human-machine interfaces, Databases, Cadmium sulfide

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Proceedings Article | 6 August 2014 Paper

LBTO's long march to full operation - step 1

C. Veillet, J. Brynnel, J. Hill, R. Wagner, D. Ashby, J. Christou, J. Little, D. Summers

Proceedings Volume 9149, 914916 (2014) https://doi.org/10.1117/12.2055744

KEYWORDS: Telescopes, Adaptive optics, Observatories, Mirrors, Interferometry, Space telescopes, Interferometers, Cameras, Sensors, Sun

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Proceedings Article | 18 July 2014 Paper

Recent developments for the Large Binocular Telescope Guiding Control Subsystem

T. Golota, M. De La Peña, C. Biddick, M. Lesser, T. Leibold, D. Miller, R. Meeks, T. Hahn, J. Storm, T. Sargent, D. Summers, J. Hill, J. Kraus, S. Hooper, D. Fisher

Proceedings Volume 9152, 91522F (2014) https://doi.org/10.1117/12.2057244

KEYWORDS: Cameras, Telescopes, Stars, Wavefront sensors, Computing systems, Image processing, Active optics, Mirrors, Motion controllers, CCD cameras

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Proceedings Article | 18 July 2014 Paper

LBT prime focus camera (LBC) control software upgrades

Kellee Summers, Andrea Di Paola, Mauro Centrone, Michelle Edwards, John Hill, Olga Kuhn, Fernando Pedichini, Douglas Summers

Proceedings Volume 9152, 91522E (2014) https://doi.org/10.1117/12.2057103

KEYWORDS: Charge-coupled devices, Cameras, Telescopes, Human-machine interfaces, Control systems, Observatories, Image analysis, Computer architecture, Sensors, Clocks

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Proceedings Article | 18 July 2014 Paper

Large Binocular Telescope Observatory (LBTO) software and IT group operations status update and near-term development roadmap

Douglas Summers, Christopher Biddick, Joar Brynnel, Chris Cox, Michele De La Peña, Douglas Fisher, Taras Golota, John Hill, Stephen Hooper, Joseph Kraus, Tom Sargent, Kellee Summers, Christian Veillet

Proceedings Volume 9152, 915206 (2014) https://doi.org/10.1117/12.2056843

KEYWORDS: Information technology, Software development, Observatories, Telescopes, Adaptive optics, Efficient operations, Switches, Prototyping, Lab on a chip, Control systems

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Proceedings Article | 10 July 2014 Paper

The Large Binocular Telescope: binocular all the time

J. Hill, D. Ashby, J. Brynnel, J. Christou, John Little, D. Summers, C. Veillet, R. Wagner

Proceedings Volume 9145, 914502 (2014) https://doi.org/10.1117/12.2055218

KEYWORDS: Telescopes, Adaptive optics, Mirrors, Stars, Cameras, Spectroscopy, Wavefront sensors, Collimation, Observatories, Active optics

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Proceedings Article | 25 September 2012 Paper

Operational concept of the VLT's adaptive optics facility and its instruments

H. Kuntschner, P. Amico, J. Kolb, P. Y. Madec, R. Arsenault, M. Sarazin, D. Summers

Proceedings Volume 8448, 844808 (2012) https://doi.org/10.1117/12.925111

KEYWORDS: Telescopes, Adaptive optics, Laser guide stars, Imaging spectroscopy, Image quality, Turbulence, Observatories, Spectroscopes, Sodium, Stars

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Proceedings Article | 13 September 2012 Paper

A decade of operations with the laser traffic control system: paradigm shift and implied development directions

Douglas Summers, Don Carlos Abrams, Jure Skvarč, Paola Amico, Harald Kuntschner

Proceedings Volume 8447, 84474S (2012) https://doi.org/10.1117/12.963995

KEYWORDS: Telescopes, Error analysis, Control systems, Camera shutters, Gemini Observatory, Observatories, Beam controllers, Device simulation, Software development, Keck Observatory

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Proceedings Article | 28 July 2010 Paper

Keck I laser guide star AO system integration

Jason C. Chin, Thomas Stalcup, Peter Wizinowich, Sergey Panteleev, Chris Neyman, Kevin Tsubota, Douglas Summers, Paul Stomski, Drew Medeiros, Craig Nance, Kenny Grace, Andrew Cooper, Ed Wetherell, Steve Doyle

Proceedings Volume 7736, 77361V (2010) https://doi.org/10.1117/12.857598

KEYWORDS: Telescopes, Adaptive optics, Sodium, Wavefront sensors, Laser guide stars, Laser systems engineering, Cameras, Laser development, Fiber lasers, Space telescopes

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Proceedings Article | 12 July 2008 Paper

AO operations at the W. M. Keck Observatory

Randall Campbell, David Le Mignant, Marcos van Dam, Al Conrad, Kenny Grace, Marc Kassis, James Lyke, Hien Tran, Jason Chin, Elizabeth Chock, Steven Doyle, Robert Goodrich, Erik Johansson, Tomas Krasuski, Christine Melcher, Douglas Summers, Roger Sumner, Peter Wizinowich

Proceedings Volume 7016, 701604 (2008) https://doi.org/10.1117/12.790118

KEYWORDS: Adaptive optics, Telescopes, Observatories, Stars, Keck Observatory, Satellites, Laser safety, Safety, Calibration, Space telescopes

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Proceedings Article | 29 June 2006 Paper

LGS AO operations at the W.M. Keck Observatory

David Le Mignant, Randall Campbell, Antonin Bouchez, Jason Chin, Elizabeth Chock, Al Conrad, Marcos van Dam, Steve Doyle, Robert Goodrich, Erik Johansson, Robert Lafon, James Lyke, Christine Melcher, Ronald Mouser, Douglas Summers, Cynthia Wilburn, Peter Wizinowich

Proceedings Volume 6270, 62700C (2006) https://doi.org/10.1117/12.671837

KEYWORDS: Adaptive optics, Telescopes, Stars, Laser safety, Keck Observatory, Observatories, Space telescopes, Laser guide stars, Sodium, Cameras

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Proceedings Article | 28 June 2006 Paper

Angular anisoplanatism in laser guide star adaptive optics

Marcos van Dam, Richard Sasiela, Antonin Bouchez, David Le Mignant, Randy Campbell, Jason Chin, Scott Hartman, Erik Johansson, Robert Lafon, Paul Stomski, Douglas Summers, Peter Wizinowich

Proceedings Volume 6272, 627231 (2006) https://doi.org/10.1117/12.669737

KEYWORDS: Adaptive optics, Stars, Turbulence, Wavefronts, Laser guide stars, K band, Telescopes, Image quality, Keck Observatory, Error analysis

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Proceedings Article | 27 June 2006 Paper

Second generation laser traffic control: algorithm changes supporting Mauna Kea, La Palma, and future multi-telescope laser sites

Douglas Summers, Nikolaos Apostolakos, René Rutten, Gordon Talbot

Proceedings Volume 6272, 627244 (2006) https://doi.org/10.1117/12.671696

KEYWORDS: Telescopes, Lanthanum, Camera shutters, Gemini Observatory, Keck Observatory, Databases, Beam controllers, Adaptive optics, Safety, Observatories

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Proceedings Article | 27 June 2006 Paper

LGS AO at W.M. Keck Observatory: routine operations and remaining challenges

David Le Mignant, Marcos van Dam, Antonin Bouchez, Jason Chin, Elizabeth Chock, Randall Campbell, Al Conrad, Steve Doyle, Robert Goodrich, Erik Johansson, Shui Kwok, Robert Lafon, James Lyke, Christine Melcher, Ronald Mouser, Douglas Summers, Paul Stomski, Cynthia Wilburn, Peter Wizinowich

Proceedings Volume 6272, 627201 (2006) https://doi.org/10.1117/12.671939

KEYWORDS: Adaptive optics, Stars, Telescopes, Laser guide stars, Sodium, Keck Observatory, Sensors, Laser safety, Calibration, Target acquisition

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Proceedings Article | 27 June 2006 Paper

Adaptive optics developments at Keck Observatory

Peter Wizinowich, Jason Chin, Erik Johansson, Stephan Kellner, Robert Lafon, David Le Mignant, Chris Neyman, Paul Stomski, Doug Summers, Roger Sumner, Marcos van Dam

Proceedings Volume 6272, 627209 (2006) https://doi.org/10.1117/12.672104

KEYWORDS: Adaptive optics, Wavefronts, Cameras, Telescopes, Wavefront sensors, Keck Observatory, Stars, Imaging systems, Mirrors, Control systems

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Proceedings Article | 25 October 2004 Paper

Adaptive optics developments at Keck Observatory

Peter Wizinowich, David Le Mignant, Antonin Bouchez, Jason Chin, Adam Contos, Scott Hartman, Erik Johansson, Robert Lafon, Chris Neyman, Paul Stomski, Doug Summers, Marcos van Dam

Proceedings Volume 5490, (2004) https://doi.org/10.1117/12.552489

KEYWORDS: Adaptive optics, Wavefronts, Telescopes, Keck Observatory, Cameras, Image segmentation, Stars, Sodium, Mirrors, Projection systems

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Proceedings Article | 25 October 2004 Paper

Focus and pointing adjustments necessary for laser guide star adaptive optics at the W.M. Keck Observatory

Douglas Summers, Antonin Bouchez, Jason Chin, Adam Contos, Scott Hartman, Erik Johansson, Robert Lafon, David Le Mignant, Paul Stomski, Marcos van Dam, Peter Wizinowich

Proceedings Volume 5490, (2004) https://doi.org/10.1117/12.553060

KEYWORDS: Sodium, Adaptive optics, Telescopes, Mirrors, Fluorescence correlation spectroscopy, Control systems, Keck Observatory, Cameras, Wavefronts, Projection systems

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Proceedings Article | 25 October 2004 Paper

Keck laser guide star adaptive optics: science verification results

Antonin Bouchez, David Le Mignant, Marcos van Dam, Jason Chin, Scott Hartman, Erik Johansson, Robert Lafon, Paul Stomski, Douglas Summers, Peter Wizinowich

Proceedings Volume 5490, (2004) https://doi.org/10.1117/12.552503

KEYWORDS: Adaptive optics, Stars, Laser guide stars, Telescopes, Sodium, Cameras, Image processing, Wavefronts, Imaging systems, Sensors

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Proceedings Article | 7 February 2003 Paper

Implementation of a laser traffic control system supporting laser guide star adaptive optics on Mauna Kea

Douglas Summers, Brooke Gregory, Paul Stomski, Allan Brighton, Richard Wainscoat, Peter Wizinowich, Wolfgang Gaessler, Jacques Sebag, Corinne Boyer, Tom Vermeulen, Tony Denault, Doug Simons, Hideki Takami, Christian Veillet

Proceedings Volume 4839, (2003) https://doi.org/10.1117/12.459062

KEYWORDS: Telescopes, Laser guide stars, Space telescopes, Observatories, Gemini Observatory, Sodium, Control systems, Software development, Astronomy, Adaptive optics

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Proceedings Article | 7 February 2003 Paper

Laser guide star adaptive optics at the Keck Observatory

Adam Contos, Peter Wizinowich, Scott Hartman, David Le Mignant, Christopher Neyman, Paul Stomski, Douglas Summers

Proceedings Volume 4839, (2003) https://doi.org/10.1117/12.459500

KEYWORDS: Adaptive optics, Fluorescence correlation spectroscopy, Sodium, Wavefront sensors, Laser guide stars, Stars, Mirrors, Telescopes, Sensors, Control systems

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