02-06-2015, 05:01 AM
This is a very interesting transition of UKIRT going from a pure science deep space astronomy mission to a near Earth debris and asteroid tracking operation, Lockmart in the lead.
http://www.lockheedmartin.com/us/news/pr...scope.html
They probably have the contract for the new electronic equipment and computers for automation. UHH owns it, and in partnership with UA and Lockmart to operate it. UHH is kind of shaky, with the university budget cuts but space debris and tracking of asteroids appear to have gained support and funding. Of course, an IR telescope with updated instrumentation and automation is going to have many military applications. UA and Lockmart should get strong funding for the operations, and they will support hiring locals, more towards technicians and computer programmers than scientists. Astronomer is another job position that will largely be taken over by automation.
"Mahalo nui Pele, 'ae noho ia moku 'aina" - kakahiaka oli
http://www.lockheedmartin.com/us/news/pr...scope.html
They probably have the contract for the new electronic equipment and computers for automation. UHH owns it, and in partnership with UA and Lockmart to operate it. UHH is kind of shaky, with the university budget cuts but space debris and tracking of asteroids appear to have gained support and funding. Of course, an IR telescope with updated instrumentation and automation is going to have many military applications. UA and Lockmart should get strong funding for the operations, and they will support hiring locals, more towards technicians and computer programmers than scientists. Astronomer is another job position that will largely be taken over by automation.
"Mahalo nui Pele, 'ae noho ia moku 'aina" - kakahiaka oli
*Japanese tourist on bus through Pahoa, "Is this still America?*