Title: will be set by the publisher Editors: will be set by the publisher EAS Publications Series, Vol.?, 2004 AUTOMATED SITE TESTING FROM ANTARCTICA

• Main Authors: J. W. V. Storey, M. C. B. Ashley, M. G. Burton, J. S. Lawrence
• Other Authors: The Pennsylvania State University CiteSeerX Archives
• Format: Text
• Language: English
• Subjects: Antarctic; The Antarctic; Antarc*; Antarctica
• Online Access: http://citeseerx.ist.psu.edu/viewdoc/summary?doi=10.1.1.67.5071; http://newt.phys.unsw.edu.au/~mgb/Antbib/Toulouse2004_Storey.pdf

Abstract. Over the past decade we have developed a series of increasingly sophisticated robotic instruments for site testing in Antarctica. These range from exceedingly low power cloud monitors to fully autonomous 30 cm telescopes, and cover from the ultraviolet to the submm. These instruments have been very successful at characterising the Antarctic sky, and have demonstrated beyond doubt the advantages Antarctic plateau sites offer over observatories at temperate locations. 1 Site Testing Laboratories The unique Antarctic environment requires unique engineering solutions be applied to astronomical site testing experiments. The isolation and extreme conditions of Antarctic plateau sites necessitate facilities with reliable power and heat generation systems, and autonomous control and communications systems. The University