TMT International Observatory LLC
Chris Carter is a skilled Telescope Controls Engineer at the Thirty Meter Telescope Corporation, specializing in the design of servo and control systems, particularly for the Primary Mirror Control System, Engineering Sensor system, and Observatory Safety system since January 2009. Previously, Chris served as a Senior Controls Engineer at the Gemini Observatory from June 1998 to December 2008, where key contributions were made in the commissioning of the Secondary Mirror Control System across multiple sites. Chris also worked as a Professional & Technology Officer at the Royal Greenwich Observatory from February 1995 to June 1998, focusing on the Mount Control System for the Gemini 8-metre telescopes. Educational qualifications include a Master of Science in Control Systems from Imperial College London and a Bachelor of Science in Electrical and Electronic Engineering from the University of Plymouth.
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TMT International Observatory LLC
The Thirty Meter Telescope will be the world's most advanced and capable ground-based optical, near-infrared, and mid-infrared observatory. It will integrate the latest innovations in precision control, segmented mirror design, and adaptive optics to correct for the blurring of Earth's atmosphere.