A program for 5-point spectral line pointing will be implemented soon. The new optical camera has been focused and will be installed on antenna 3 this week. During the last two weeks the solid body models of six of the 35 panels were finalized. A meeting with representatives of Affinity Chillers is scheduled for this week to discuss the required chiller features. A new concept for the elevation shaft seal was prepared for discussion.
Azimuth testing continues.
New torque measurements have been made on all three mounts. In antenna 1 the torque requirement varies by a factor of 2 over the azimuth range. The method of setting the gear mesh is being studied. The new HP servo analyzer has arrived. The first container left for Mauna Kea on October 1.