Chapter 12:
Near Infrared Camera and Multi-Object Spectrometer
(NICMOS)
In this chapter . . .
12.1 Introduction to NICMOS
12.2 Mode = ACCUM Config = NIC1 or NIC2 or NIC3
12.3 Mode = MULTIACCUM Config = NIC1 or NIC2 or NIC3
12.4 Mode = ACQ Config = NIC2
12.5 Tabular Data
12.6 Illustrations
Tables and Figures
Table 12.1: Supported Instrument Parameters for NICMOS
Table 12.2: Predefined Sample Sequences for MULTIACCUM Mode (seconds)
Table 12.3: Quantized Legal NICMOS TPG Expose Times
Table 12.4: NICMOS Apertures
Table 12.5: Spectral Elements for the NICMOS
Figure 12.1: NICMOS Coordinate System.
Figure 12.2: Definition of Orientation for NICMOS.
Figure 12.3: Guide-Star Availability with NICMOS Patterns.
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