Compute System
The MagAO-X computing system.
Computer Architecture
The computers that run MagAO-X are:
The Instrument Control Computer (ICC)
The Real Time control Computer (RTC)
The Adaptive optics Operator Computer (AOC) TODO
While on the University of Arizona network, the RTC is known as
exao2.as.arizona.edu
(10.130.133.207
) and the ICC as
exao3.as.arizona.edu
(10.130.133.208
). Both ICC and RTC run
modified Linux kernels optimized for low and predictable latency.
Real Time Controller
Responsible for wavefront sensing and control, and directly connected to the HOWFS detector and deformable mirrors. The operation of the control loop depends on CACAO: Compute And Control for Adaptive Optics authored by Olivier Guyon and collaborators.
Instrument Control Computer
Responsible for functions that do not depend on strong realtime constraints, including LOWFS, configuring and reading out science cameras, etc.