The installation of the thermopiles in the primary mirror will be done at the base camp before the mirror is moved. This must be completed before the primary can be moved to the mountain. It is critical that all tests required to assure the safety of the primary be defined now. Since these tests are on the project critical path, only tests related to safety will be undertaken at this time. Run both elevation motors.
Elevation bump tests at full speed with adjusted damper.
TCS acquire and track. Without optical verification. No further safety tests required. HP digital servo analyzer checks i. Installation and testing of new cables. After the preliminary optical servo tests, about 3 weeks will be allocated for primary mirror aluminization and analysis of results.