A Microprocessor-based Starfield Simulator (Abstract)

Volume 37 number 2 (2009)

Douglas L. Welch

Anthony Tekatch

Steve Bickerton

Abstract

(Abstract only) We present a microprocessor-based system for reproducing the realtime behavior of stellar time-series, including the effects of selectable degrees scintillation noise. At present, the system has sixty-four white LEDs which are individually programmable. The simulator may be used to investigate measurement and analysis biases since all properties of star (constant and variable) are under the control of the programmer. A live demonstration of the unit will be provided.