Dr. Peter W. Roming Profile

Dr. Peter W. Roming

Director at Southwest Research Institute

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Publications (26)

Proceedings Article | 18 July 2024 Paper

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Assembly, integration, and verification phase of the SCORPIO instrument for Gemini South

Massimo Robberto, Peter W. Roming, Cynthia Froning, Scott Sutherland, Todd Veach, Kelly Smith, Linda Theis, Adam Thorton, Tyler Barnes, Paul Schlueter, Rebecca Thibodeaux, Andrew Peterson, Alexa Mathias, Trent Peterson, Jeff Desmarais, Thomas Lechner, Dana Koeppe, Marísa Luisa García-Vargas, Manuel Maldonado Medina, Ana Pérez Calpena, Ernesto Sánchez Blanco, Gerardo Veredas, Andreas Seifahrt, David Henderson, Brian Chinn, Alena Cicakova, Laura Funk, Pablo Prado, Rodolfo Angeloni, Ruben Diaz, Thomas Hayward, Kathleen Labrie, Francisco Ramos, Rolando Rogers, Jose Varas, Sergio Troncoso, Ignacio Arriagada, Lindsay Magill, Oyku Galvan, Alexander van der Horst, Landon Gelman, Stephen Smee, Stephen Hope, Aidan Gray, Robert Barkhouser

Proceedings Volume 13096, 130968J (2024) https://doi.org/10.1117/12.3020621

KEYWORDS: Equipment, Cryostats, Optical benches, Gemini Observatory, Infrared radiation, Near infrared, Titanium, Cameras, Telescopes, Optical components

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Proceedings Article | 29 August 2022 Poster + Paper

Poster + Paper

The SCORPIO instrument: status update and path forward

Todd Veach, Peter Roming, Antonina Brody, Kelly Smith, Ronnie Killough, Kristian Persson, Susan Pope, Andrew Peterson, Jason Stange, Rebecca Thibodeaux, Alexa Mathias, Carl Schwendeman, Adam Thornton, Guy Grubbs, Ernesto Verastegui, Scott Sutherland, Thomas Lechner, Marísa Luisa García-Vargas, Manuel Maldonado Medina, Ana Pérez Calpena, Ernesto Sanchez-Blanco, Gerardo Veredas, Massimo Robberto, Alexander van der Horst, Landon Gelman, Stephen Smee, Stephen Hope, Robert Barkhouser, Dana Koeppe

Proceedings Volume 12184, 1218468 (2022) https://doi.org/10.1117/12.2634061

KEYWORDS: Near infrared, Cameras, Gemini Observatory, Collimators, Interfaces, Sensors, Optical filters, Software development, Optical components, Telescopes

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Proceedings Article | 24 August 2021 Presentation + Paper

Presentation + Paper

The Gamow Explorer: a Gamma-Ray Burst Observatory to study the high redshift universe and enable multi-messenger astrophysics

N. White, F. Bauer, W. Baumgartner, M. Bautz, E. Berger, B. Cenko, T.-C. Chang, A. Falcone, H. Fausey, C. Feldman, D. Fox, O. Fox, A. Fruchter, C. Fryer, G. Ghirlanda, K. Gorski, C. Grant, S. Guiriec, M. Hart, D. Hartmann, J. Hennawi, D. Kann, D. Kaplan, J. Kennea, D. Kocevski, C. Kouveliotou, C. Lawrence, A. Levan, A. Lidz, A. Lien, T. Littenberg, L. Mas-Ribas, M. Moss, P. O'Brien, J. O'Meara, D. Palmer, D. Pasham, J. Racusin, R. Remillard, O. Roberts, P. Roming, M. Rud, R. Salvaterra, R. Sambruna, M. Seiffert, G. Sun, N. R. Tanvir, R. Terrile, N. Thomas, A. van der Horst, W. T. Verstrand, P. Willems, C. Wilson-Hodge, E. Young, L. Amati, E. Bozzo, O. Karczewski, C. Hernandez-Monteagudo, R. Rebolo Lopez, R. Genova-Santos, A. Martin, J. Granot, P. Bemiamini, R. Gil, E. Burns

Proceedings Volume 11821, 1182109 (2021) https://doi.org/10.1117/12.2599293

KEYWORDS: Galactic astronomy, X-rays, Stars, Observatories, James Webb Space Telescope, Astrophysics, Sensors, Metals, Absorption, Telescopes

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Proceedings Article | 20 August 2021 Presentation + Paper

Presentation + Paper

The Photo-z Infrared Telescope (PIRT) – a space instrument for rapid follow up of high-redshift gamma-ray bursts and electromagnetic counterparts to gravitational wave events

M. Seiffert, A. Balady, T.-C. Chang, R. Dyer, H. Fausey, S. Guiriec, M. Hart, R. O. Morris, J. I. Rodriguez, P. Roming, M. Rud, D. Russel, R. Sambruna, R. Terrile, V. Torossian, A. van der Horst, N. White, P. Willems, A. Woodmansee, E.T. Young

Proceedings Volume 11819, 1181906 (2021) https://doi.org/10.1117/12.2599088

KEYWORDS: Sensors, Telescopes, Electronics, James Webb Space Telescope, Gamma radiation, Infrared telescopes, Monte Carlo methods, Electromagnetism, Control systems, Aerospace engineering

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Proceedings Article | 13 December 2020 Poster + Paper

Poster + Paper

MVIC flight and flight spare sensor calibration

Todd Veach, Amanda Bayless, Peter Roming, Andrew Peterson, Thomas Lechner

Proceedings Volume 11443, 114435M (2020) https://doi.org/10.1117/12.2561759

KEYWORDS: Sensors, Calibration, CCD image sensors, Fermium, Frequency modulation, Semiconducting wafers, Cameras, Image sensors, CCD cameras, Sapphire

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Proceedings Article | 13 December 2020 Poster + Paper

Poster + Paper

SCORPIO: Final design and performance estimates for time-domain astronomy

Massimo Robberto, Peter W. Roming, Alexander van der Horst, María Luisa García-Vargas, Stephen Smee, Stephen Goodsell, Jeffrey Radwick, Thomas Hayward, Morten Andersen, Susan Pope, Ethan Chaffee, Todd Veach, Antonina Brody, Kelly Smith, Ronnie Killough, Kristian Persson, Jason Stange, Amanda Bayless, Rebecca Thibodeaux, Andrew Peterson, Alexa Mathias, Carl Schwendeman, Adam Thornton, Guy Grubbs, Ernesto Verastegui, Thomas Lechner, Manuel Maldonado-Medina, Ana Pérez-Calpena, Ernesto Sánchez-Blanco, Gerardo Veredas, Ruben Diaz, Manuel Lazo, Scot Kleinman, Landon Gelman, Robert Barkhouser, Stephen Hope

Proceedings Volume 11447, 1144774 (2020) https://doi.org/10.1117/12.2568031

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Proceedings Article | 9 September 2019 Paper

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MVIC engineering array characterization in the SwRI detector calibration lab

Todd Veach, Amanda Bayless, Peter Roming, Greg Bredthauer, Joseph Tufts

Proceedings Volume 11115, 111151A (2019) https://doi.org/10.1117/12.2530005

KEYWORDS: Sensors, Calibration, Quantum efficiency, Charge-coupled devices, Space operations, Amplifiers, Optical filters, Bandpass filters, Monochromators, Solar system

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Proceedings Article | 6 July 2018 Paper

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Observing modes for the new SCORPIO imager and spectrograph at Gemini South

Amanda Bayless, Jason Stange, Todd Veach, Antonina Brody, Marísa Luisa García-Vargas, Alexander van der Horst, Ronnie Killough, Manuel Maldonado, Kristian Persson, Susan Pope, Massimo Robberto, Peter Roming, Ernesto Sánchez-Blanco, Kelly Smith

Proceedings Volume 10702, 107023W (2018) https://doi.org/10.1117/12.2312092

KEYWORDS: Near infrared, Charge-coupled devices, Sensors, Spectroscopy, Imaging spectroscopy, Gemini Observatory, Telescopes, Camera shutters, Imaging systems, Spectrographs

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Proceedings Article | 6 July 2018 Paper

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SCORPIO: the Gemini facility instrument for LSST follow-up

Massimo Robberto, Peter Roming, Alexander van der Horst, Susan Pope, Todd Veach, Marisa García Vargas, Ernesto Sánchez-Blanco, Manuel Maldonado Medina, Ana Perez, Antonina Brody, Kelly Smith, Ronnie Killough, Kristian Persson, Jason Stange, Amanda Bayless, Stephen Goodsell, Jeffrey Radwick, Morten Andersen, Ruben Diaz, Manuel Lazo, Thomas Hayward, Scot Kleinman

Proceedings Volume 10702, 107020I (2018) https://doi.org/10.1117/12.2504817

KEYWORDS: Large Synoptic Survey Telescope, Gemini Observatory, Spectroscopy, Imaging spectroscopy, Infrared radiation, Telescopes, Signal to noise ratio, Visible radiation, K band, Astronomy

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Proceedings Article | 9 August 2016 Paper

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Science with OCTOCAM: a new workhorse instrument proposed for Gemini

Christina Thöne, Antonio de Ugarte Postigo, Alexander van der Horst, Pete Roming

Proceedings Volume 9908, 990843 (2016) https://doi.org/10.1117/12.2232026

KEYWORDS: Imaging spectroscopy, Gemini Observatory, Spectroscopes, Stars, Electroluminescent displays, X-rays, Planets, X-ray optics, Large Synoptic Survey Telescope, Exoplanets

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Proceedings Article | 9 August 2016 Paper

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OCTOCAM: a fast multi-channel imager and spectrograph proposed for the Gemini Observatory

A. de Ugarte Postigo, P. Roming, C. Thöne, A. van der Horst, S. Pope, M. L. García Vargas, E. Sánchez-Blanco, M. Maldonado Medina, R. Content, F. Snik, R. Killough, G. Winters, K. Persson, S. Jeffers, A. Riva, A. Bianco, A. Zanutta

Proceedings Volume 9908, 990840 (2016) https://doi.org/10.1117/12.2231862

KEYWORDS: Imaging systems, Spectrographs, Gemini Observatory, Spectroscopes, Sensors, Imaging spectroscopy, Telescopes, Near infrared, James Webb Space Telescope, Space telescopes

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Proceedings Article | 18 September 2013 Paper

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Development of rotating prism mechanism and athermalized prism mounting for space

Chip Beebe, Mark Brooks, Michael Davis, Robert Klar, John Roberts, Peter W. Roming, Randall Rose, Gregory Winters

Proceedings Volume 8836, 88360R (2013) https://doi.org/10.1117/12.2024373

KEYWORDS: Prisms, Sensors, Tolerancing, Prototyping, Temperature metrology, Optical sensors, Electronic test equipment, Optical design, Imaging spectroscopy, Spectroscopy

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Proceedings Article | 13 September 2012 Paper

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Stabilized dispersive focal plane systems for space

Peter W. Roming, Amanda Bayless, Chip Beebe, Mark Brooks, Michael Davis, Robert Klar, John Roberts, Randall Rose, Gregory Winters

Proceedings Volume 8450, 84500K (2012) https://doi.org/10.1117/12.926387

KEYWORDS: Prisms, Galactic astronomy, Spectroscopy, Sensors, Stars, Image processing, Staring arrays, Imaging spectroscopy, Prototyping, Telescopes

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Proceedings Article | 29 July 2010 Paper

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JANUS: exploring the high redshift universe

D. Burrows, P. Roming, D. Fox, T. Herter, A. Falcone, S. Bilén, J. Nousek, J. Kennea

Proceedings Volume 7732, 77321U (2010) https://doi.org/10.1117/12.857106

KEYWORDS: Sensors, Telescopes, X-rays, Space telescopes, X-ray telescopes, Space operations, Gamma radiation, Optical instrument design, Data archive systems, Satellites

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Proceedings Article | 29 July 2010 Paper

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XCAT: the JANUS x-ray coded aperture telescope

A. Falcone, D. Burrows, S. Barthelmy, W. Chang, D. Fox, J. Fredley, N. Gehrels, M. Kelly, R. Klar, D. Palmer, S. Persyn, K. Reichard, P. Roming, E. Seifert, R. Smith, P. Wood, M. Zugger

Proceedings Volume 7732, 77324F (2010) https://doi.org/10.1117/12.857300

KEYWORDS: Sensors, X-rays, X-ray telescopes, Space telescopes, Coded apertures, X-ray detectors, CMOS sensors, Space operations, Calibration, Digital signal processing

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Proceedings Article | 21 August 2009 Paper

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The JANUS X-Ray Flash Monitor

A. Falcone, D. Burrows, S. Barthelmy, W. Chang, J. Fredley, M. Kelly, R. Klar, D. Palmer, S. Persyn, K. Reichard, P. Roming, E. Seifert, R. W. Smith, P. Wood, M. Zugger

Proceedings Volume 7435, 743508 (2009) https://doi.org/10.1117/12.825373

KEYWORDS: Sensors, X-rays, CMOS sensors, Space operations, Staring arrays, X-ray detectors, Calibration, Digital signal processing, Electronics, Signal processing

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Proceedings Article | 15 September 2005 Paper

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On-orbit calibration of the Ultraviolet/Optical Telescope (UVOT) on Swift: part 2

A. Breeveld, T. Poole, C. James, A. Blustin, S. Rosen, W. Landsman, P. Boyd, C. Gronwall, S. Holland, S. Hunsberger, M. Ivanushkina, K. Mason, K. McGowan, M. de Pasquale, P. W. Roming, M. Still

Proceedings Volume 5898, 58981E (2005) https://doi.org/10.1117/12.616817

KEYWORDS: Calibration, Stars, Optical filters, Ultraviolet radiation, Telescopes, Space telescopes, UV optics, Photometry, Photons, Visible radiation

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Proceedings Article | 18 August 2005 Paper

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On-orbit calibration of the Swift Ultraviolet/Optical Telescope (UVOT)

M. Ivanushkina, A. Breeveld, T. Poole, C. James, A. Blustin, S. Rosen, W. Landsman, S. Hunsberger, P. Roming, C. Gronwell, K. Mason, S. Holland, K. McGowan, M. de Pasquale, M. Still, P. Boyd

Proceedings Volume 5898, 58981D (2005) https://doi.org/10.1117/12.617580

KEYWORDS: Distortion, Space telescopes, Point spread functions, Calibration, Stars, Telescopes, Charge-coupled devices, Sensors, Ultraviolet radiation, CCD image sensors

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Proceedings Article | 11 October 2004 Paper

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The SWIFT Gamma-Ray Burst Observatory

Alan Wells, Neil Gehrels, Nicholas White, Scott Barthelmy, John Nousek, David Burrows, Peter Roming, Keith Mason, Guido Chincarini, Paolo Giommi

Proceedings Volume 5488, (2004) https://doi.org/10.1117/12.583183

KEYWORDS: Sensors, Space operations, Telescopes, Space telescopes, Gamma radiation, X-rays, Mirrors, Charge-coupled devices, X-ray telescopes, Observatories

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Proceedings Article | 3 February 2004 Paper

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The Swift Ultra-Violet/Optical Telescope

Peter Roming, Sally Hunsberger, Keith Mason, John Nousek, Patrick Broos, Mary Carter, Barry Hancock, Howard Huckle, Tom Kennedy, Ronnie Killough, T. Koch, Michael McLelland, Michael Pryzby, Phil Smith, Juan Carlos Soto, Joseph Stock, Patricia Boyd, Martin Still

Proceedings Volume 5165, (2004) https://doi.org/10.1117/12.504554

KEYWORDS: Sensors, Telescopes, Space telescopes, Photons, Ultraviolet radiation, Charge-coupled devices, Mirrors, Space operations, Electronics, UV optics

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Proceedings Article | 3 February 2004 Paper

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Performance of the UV/Optical Telescope (UVOT) on SWIFT

Keith Mason, Alice Breeveld, Sally Hunsberger, Cynthia James, Tom Kennedy, Peter Roming, Joseph Stock

Proceedings Volume 5165, (2004) https://doi.org/10.1117/12.503713

KEYWORDS: Sensors, Calibration, Telescopes, Space telescopes, Distortion, Charge-coupled devices, Optical filters, Collimators, Lamps, Ultraviolet radiation

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Proceedings Article | 30 January 2002 Paper

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Markov chain Monte Carlo algorithms for optimizing grazing incidence optics for wide-field x-ray survey imaging

Peter Roming, John Liechty, David Sohn, Jared Shoemaker, David Burrows, Gordon Garmire

Proceedings Volume 4496, (2002) https://doi.org/10.1117/12.454361

KEYWORDS: Mirrors, X-ray optics, Monte Carlo methods, Spatial resolution, Grazing incidence, X-rays, X-ray imaging, X-ray astronomy, Optical instrument design, Astronomy

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Proceedings Article | 13 December 2000 Paper

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Ultraviolet/Optical Telescope of the Swift MIDEX mission

Peter Roming, Leisa Townsley, John Nousek, Peter Altimore, Traci Case, Sally Hunsberger, Scott Koch, Keith Mason, Mary Carter, Mark Cropper, Barry Hancock, Howard Huckle, Tom Kennedy, Michael McLelland, Kelly Smith, Ronnie Killough, Cheng Ho

Proceedings Volume 4140, (2000) https://doi.org/10.1117/12.409161

KEYWORDS: Telescopes, Space telescopes, Sensors, Space operations, Mirrors, Electronics, Ultraviolet radiation, Charge-coupled devices, Interfaces, Microchannel plates

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Proceedings Article | 18 July 2000 Paper

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Simulation of the flight experience of the ACIS CCDs on the Chandra X-ray Observatory

Joanne Hill, Kevin Lewis, Richard Foster, Mark Bautz, S. Brown, Peter Roming, Ann Hornschemeier, David Burrows, Gordon Garmire

Proceedings Volume 4012, (2000) https://doi.org/10.1117/12.391577

KEYWORDS: Charge-coupled devices, Cameras, X-rays, CCD cameras, Electrons, Calibration, Observatories, Temperature metrology, Mirrors, Electronics

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Proceedings Article | 18 July 2000 Paper

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Grazing incidence optics for wide-field x-ray survey imaging: a comparison of optimization techniques

Peter Roming, David Burrows, Gordon Garmire, Jared Shoemaker, William Roush

Proceedings Volume 4012, (2000) https://doi.org/10.1117/12.391571

KEYWORDS: Mirrors, X-ray optics, Composites, Grazing incidence, Neural networks, Spatial resolution, Neurons, Current controlled voltage source, X-rays, X-ray imaging

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Proceedings Article | 18 July 2000 Paper

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GoldHelox solar x-ray telescope testing progress report

Jonathan Barnes, Peter Roming, J. Moody, R. Steven Turley, Paul Eastman, T. Lloyd, K. Eldredge, Allen Raines, J. Cary Reily, Jeffrey Kegley, John Keidel, Jeff McCracken, Kenneth Whitley, Ernest Wright, Markus Baker, James Carpenter, D. Chavers, Harlan Haight, K. Barry Hale, Thomas Hill, David Javins, Joseph Norwood, Richard Siler, John Tucker, David Watson, R. Takahashi

Proceedings Volume 4012, (2000) https://doi.org/10.1117/12.391583

KEYWORDS: Space telescopes, Telescopes, Microchannel plates, Sun, X-ray telescopes, X-rays, Mirrors, Optical instrument design, Safety, Electronics

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