TIFKAM Online Documentation
TIFKAM is the MDM facility Infrared Imager/Spectrometer. Built
by the Ohio State University, TIFKAM works primarily at 0.9-2.5 microns
for imaging and grism spectroscopy, using a 1024x1024 Rockwell HgCdTe
(HAWAII-1R) array purchased by Dartmouth funds from the NSF MRI program.
These links provide access to all online documentation related to the
TIFKAM Infrared Imager and Spectrometer as it is used at MDM. The first
set are of most interest to general observers, while the second set is
primarily intended for technical support personnel.
General Observer Information
- The TIFKAM User's Manual
(HTML, 2008 June 11)
- Current Instrument Tables
(HTML, 2008 June 11)
- Known Problems
(HTML; 2008 June 11)
- Prospero Manual & Documents
- Prospero Observer's Guides &
Instrument Reference Cards
- 1998 Kona SPIE paper
- [PDF (71Kb) | PostScript (136Kb)]
- Contact Information
Technical Support Information
- MOSAIC/TIFKAM Help! Documents
- Generic ICIMACs Guides
- OSU Imaging Sciences Lab main page
Acknowledging TIFKAM
When writing papers based on data acquired with TIFKAM at MDM, we ask
that you include the following as part of your acknowledgement (in
addition to acknowledging use of MDM or KPNO, as appropriate):
TIFKAM was funded by The Ohio State University, the MDM consortium, MIT,
and NSF grant AST-9605012. The HAWAII-1R array upgrade for TIFKAM was
funded by NSF Grant AST-0079523 to Dartmouth College.
It is always a good idea to thank our sponsors, especially NSF.