POLARIS is an Institute for Space Research experimental auroral all-sky imager deployed at Gillam, MB, Canada. The instrument is funded by The Canadian Space Agency. Some documents are available here, mostly for my own (and co-workers') reference.

NOTE: Polaris was upgraded to H-Beta Class during the summer/fall 2001. Installation at Gillam, MB took place December, 2001.

• POLARIS Health (Last Updated Sept 26, 2000)
• Imaging Schedule (Last Updated Sept 26, 2000)
• System Overview
• Imager Specifications
• Technical Specifications (Updated Oct 1, 2001)
• Polaris System Software Installation and Configuration (Updated Oct 1, 2001)
• Camera Conceptual Diagram
• Detailed Imager Description
• Imager Cost Breakdown (local access only)
• Filter Assignments
• Instrument Installation
• Responsivity Calibration (original Polaris imager; applies to March 30, 2000 - May 15, 2001 data)
• Responsivity Calibration (applies to the new, upgraded Polaris, installed at GILL Dec. 2001)
• Calibration Procedure (Cookbook) (local access only)
• Comprehensive Imager Calibration Data (SNR/Sensitivity)
• Serial Ports Assignments
• Data Available On-Line
• Daily Housekeeping Data and QuickLook Plots (CSA authorization required)
• Polaris Image Orientation
• CANOPUS site drawings and photos
• Instructions for Site Custodian: Instrument Shutdown
• Instructions for Site Custodian: Instrument Startup
• Gillam Site Info (Dome and imager installation)

The Polaris Imager and operations are funded in part by The Canadian Space Agency (CSA). These pages maintained by Trond S Trondsen - Mon Oct 1 10:53:02 MDT 2001