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Web-based telescope control interface and automation architecture for the University of Madeira Astronomical Observatory
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Desde tempos pré-históricos, a humanidade tem-se fascinado com o céu noturno, o que levou à
criação de observatórios astronómicos terrestres e extraterrestres que proporcionam conhecimentos
valiosos sobre o universo observável. No entanto, os observatórios astronómicos são tipicamente
dispendiosos de construir e manter, estando muitas vezes localizados em zonas remotas que limi tam o acesso do público. Além disso, enfrentam desa os burocráticos que di cultam a obtenção
de tempo de observação. Esta dissertação contribui com o desenho inicial de um sistema de con trolo remoto do OAUMa - Observatório Astronómico da Universidade da Madeira. A novidade
desta dissertação assenta em: (i) Proposta de arquitetura para o sistema de controlo remoto do
OAUMa; (ii) Três testes relacionados com a comunicação com o telescópio do OAUMa; (iii) Uma
interface web para o controlo do telescópio do OAUMa; e (iv) Avaliação do desempenho do sistema
através de testes de usabilidade e feedback de um astrónomo pro ssional e do público amador. A
solução proposta combina tecnologias de baixo custo, baseadas em microcontroladores (MCUs),
com protocolos de comunicação normalizados, tal como o Instrument Neutral Distributed Interface
(INDI), permitindo uma integração exível entre diferentes dispositivos astronómicos. A abordagem
apresentada nesta dissertação serve também como um plano inicial de como os observatórios as tronómicos podem ser operados remotamente, de forma económica, escalável e adequada a uma
vasta gama de observatórios, incluindo instalações amadoras e educativas.
Since prehistoric times, humankind has been fascinated by the night sky, leading to the creation of terrestrial and extraterrestrial astronomical observatories that provide valuable insights into the observable universe. However, astronomical observatories are typically expensive to construct and maintain, often situated in remote areas that limit public accessibility. Additionally, they are burdened by bureaucratic challenges, making it di cult to secure observation time. This disserta tion contributes with the initial design of a remote control system for the OAUMa - Observatório Astronómico da Universidade da Madeira. The novelty of the dissertation lies in: (i) Proposed architecture for the OAUMa remote control system; (ii) Three tests regarding the communication with the OAUMa telescope; (iii) A web-based interface for controlling the OAUMa telescope; and (iv) Evaluation of the system's performance through usability and feedback from a professional astronomer and amateur audience. The proposed solution combines low-cost technologies, based on microcontrollers (MCUs), with standardized communication protocols, such as the Instrument Neutral Distributed Interface (INDI), enabling exible integration between di erent astronomical devices. The approach presented in this dissertation serves also as an initial blueprint on how the astronomical observatories may be remote operated, cost-e ective, scalable, and suitable for a wide range of observatories, including amateur and educational facilities.
Since prehistoric times, humankind has been fascinated by the night sky, leading to the creation of terrestrial and extraterrestrial astronomical observatories that provide valuable insights into the observable universe. However, astronomical observatories are typically expensive to construct and maintain, often situated in remote areas that limit public accessibility. Additionally, they are burdened by bureaucratic challenges, making it di cult to secure observation time. This disserta tion contributes with the initial design of a remote control system for the OAUMa - Observatório Astronómico da Universidade da Madeira. The novelty of the dissertation lies in: (i) Proposed architecture for the OAUMa remote control system; (ii) Three tests regarding the communication with the OAUMa telescope; (iii) A web-based interface for controlling the OAUMa telescope; and (iv) Evaluation of the system's performance through usability and feedback from a professional astronomer and amateur audience. The proposed solution combines low-cost technologies, based on microcontrollers (MCUs), with standardized communication protocols, such as the Instrument Neutral Distributed Interface (INDI), enabling exible integration between di erent astronomical devices. The approach presented in this dissertation serves also as an initial blueprint on how the astronomical observatories may be remote operated, cost-e ective, scalable, and suitable for a wide range of observatories, including amateur and educational facilities.
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Astronomia observacional Internet das coisas Controlo remoto Sistemas microeletromecânicos (MEMS) Automação de telescópios Observações remotas Observatório Astronómico da Universidade a Madeira Observational astronomy Internet of things Remote control Micro-electromechanical systems (MEMS) Telescope automation Remote observations Astronomical Observatory of Madeira University Informatics Engineering . Faculdade de Ciências Exatas e da Engenharia