This dataverse contains the configuration controlled documentation for the SOFIA Telescope Assembly subsystem 7000 Ground Support Equipment (GSE): Ground Support Tools (optical, mechanical, electrical).

The SOFIA TA Technology and Operations Archive Manual contains a guide how to use the archive as well as an overview of the SOFIA TA Hardware Breakdown Structure (HBS).

The GSE component is organized according to the HBS and contains subsystems as listed in the following tree structure:

0000 SOFIA Telescope Assembly/7000 Ground Support Equipment
├── 7100 Optical GSE
│   ├── 7130 Optical Alignment Tools
│   ├── 7150 FPI-Simulator
│   ├── 7160 PMA Interface A Cone Installation Tool
│   └── 7170 SM Alignment Button
├── 7200 Mechanical GSE
│   ├── 7201 TA Cavity Maintenance Tarp
│   ├── 7210 Bulkhead Dummy
│   ├── 7220 DLA Table Mount
│   ├── 7230 Metering Structure GSE
│   ├── 7240 PMA GSE
│   ├── 7250 Support Equipment
│   ├── 7260 Steps and Platforms
│   ├── 7280 SMA GSE
│   └── 7290 Balancing Plates Transportation Cart
└── 7300 Electrical GSE
    └── 7310 Breakout Test Equipment
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7160 PMA Interface A Cone Installation Tool
May 29, 2026 - 7100 Optical GSE
Deutsches SOFIA Institut, 2026, "7160 PMA Interface A Cone Installation Tool", https://doi.org/10.18419/DARUS-5986, DaRUS, V1
This dataset contains the subsystem level files for the SOFIA Telescope Assembly subsystem 7160 PMA Interface A Cone Installation Tool (ACON). The ACON component is organized according to the SOFIA TA Hardware Breakdown Structure (HBS) as described in the SOFIA TA Technology and Operations Archive Manual within the following path: 0000 SOFIA Telesc...
7150 FPI-Simulator
May 29, 2026 - 7100 Optical GSE
Deutsches SOFIA Institut, 2026, "7150 FPI-Simulator", https://doi.org/10.18419/DARUS-5985, DaRUS, V1
This dataset contains the subsystem level files for the SOFIA Telescope Assembly subsystem 7150 FPI-Simulator (FPS). The FPS component is organized according to the SOFIA TA Hardware Breakdown Structure (HBS) as described in the SOFIA TA Technology and Operations Archive Manual within the following path: 0000 SOFIA Telescope Assembly/7000 Ground Su...
7130 Optical Alignment Tools
May 29, 2026 - 7100 Optical GSE
Deutsches SOFIA Institut, 2026, "7130 Optical Alignment Tools", https://doi.org/10.18419/DARUS-5984, DaRUS, V1
This dataset contains the subsystem level files for the SOFIA Telescope Assembly subsystem 7130 Optical Alignment Tools (OAT). The OAT component is organized according to the SOFIA TA Hardware Breakdown Structure (HBS) as described in the SOFIA TA Technology and Operations Archive Manual within the following path: 0000 SOFIA Telescope Assembly/7000...
7100 Optical GSE
May 29, 2026 - 7100 Optical GSE
Deutsches SOFIA Institut, 2026, "7100 Optical GSE", https://doi.org/10.18419/DARUS-5983, DaRUS, V1
This dataset contains the assembly level files for the SOFIA Telescope Assembly subsystem 7100 Optical GSE (OGSE). Refer to subsystem datasets in the dataverse collection 7100 Optical GSE for subsystem level files. The OGSE component is organized according to the SOFIA TA Hardware Breakdown Structure (HBS) as described in the SOFIA TA Technology an...
7310 Breakout Test Equipment
May 28, 2026 - 7300 Electrical GSE
Deutsches SOFIA Institut, 2026, "7310 Breakout Test Equipment", https://doi.org/10.18419/DARUS-5999, DaRUS, V1
This dataset contains the subsystem level files for the SOFIA Telescope Assembly subsystem 7310 Breakout Test Equipment (BOTE). The BOTE component is organized according to the SOFIA TA Hardware Breakdown Structure (HBS) as described in the SOFIA TA Technology and Operations Archive Manual within the following path: 0000 SOFIA Telescope Assembly/70...
7000 Ground Support Equipment
May 28, 2026
Deutsches SOFIA Institut, 2026, "7000 Ground Support Equipment", https://doi.org/10.18419/DARUS-5982, DaRUS, V1
This dataset contains the assembly level files for the SOFIA Telescope Assembly subsystem 7000 Ground Support Equipment (GSE). Refer to subsystem datasets in the dataverse collection 7000 Ground Support Equipment for subsystem level files. The GSE component is organized according to the SOFIA TA Hardware Breakdown Structure (HBS) as described in th...
7230 Metering Structure GSE
May 28, 2026 - 7200 Mechanical GSE
Deutsches SOFIA Institut, 2026, "7230 Metering Structure GSE", https://doi.org/10.18419/DARUS-5992, DaRUS, V1
This dataset contains the subsystem level files for the SOFIA Telescope Assembly subsystem 7230 Metering Structure GSE (MSTGSE). The MSTGSE component is organized according to the SOFIA TA Hardware Breakdown Structure (HBS) as described in the SOFIA TA Technology and Operations Archive Manual within the following path: 0000 SOFIA Telescope Assembly...
7170 SM Alignment Button
May 28, 2026 - 7100 Optical GSE
Deutsches SOFIA Institut, 2026, "7170 SM Alignment Button", https://doi.org/10.18419/DARUS-5987, DaRUS, V1
This dataset contains the subsystem level files for the SOFIA Telescope Assembly subsystem 7170 SM Alignment Button (SMAB). The SMAB component is organized according to the SOFIA TA Hardware Breakdown Structure (HBS) as described in the SOFIA TA Technology and Operations Archive Manual within the following path: 0000 SOFIA Telescope Assembly/7000 G...
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