3.9. Instrument Software and Controls Integration

The GMT instruments software and controls follow the same architectural design as other device control subsystems. Typically an Instrument Software and Controls Subsystem (ICS) will include most of the packages described in Table 3.1 and Table 3.2 and will be developed following the standards and guidelines described in the SWCS Handbook [Filg13b]. The operation of ICS, TCS and AO subsystems will be coordinated by the GMT Sequencer in order execute automated observation or calibration operations. The ICS data pipeline packages are integrated in the GMT Data Processing System so quick look and data products management is operated in a uniform way across the observatory. Analogously instrument specific user interface panels and observing tools are integrated in the Observatory Operations System to ensure consistent and seamless implementation of observatory workflows.