The Next Generation of MONSOON

Basic Torrent Specifications

•  The CCD version has 8 CDS inputs at 18 bits resolution, 32 clocks and 16 biases and 16 HV Biases
•  The IR version has 32 inputs, 32 clocks and 32 biases
•  There is telemetry for clocks, biases and power supply voltages that gets put in the image header
•  There is an IP fiber link built in that connects the Torrent to a Systran SL100 in the pan computer
•  There is a small external inline power supply to supply the 24VDC needed.

NOAO is operated by the Association of Universities for Research in Astronomy (AURA), Inc. under cooperative agreement with the National Science Foundation.