Proposal and observing preparation for ALMA

Alan Bridger; David A. Clarke; Alberto Maurizio Chavan; Joseph Schwarz; Marcus Schilling; Leonardo Testi; Heiko Sommer

doi:10.1117/12.551663

16 September 2004 Proposal and observing preparation for ALMA

Alan Bridger, David A. Clarke, Alberto Maurizio Chavan, Joseph Schwarz, Marcus Schilling, Leonardo Testi, Heiko Sommer

Proceedings Volume 5493, Optimizing Scientific Return for Astronomy through Information Technologies; (2004) https://doi.org/10.1117/12.551663
Event: SPIE Astronomical Telescopes + Instrumentation, 2004, Glasgow, United Kingdom

Abstract

A number of tools exist to aid in the preparation of proposals and observations for large ground and space-based observatories (VLT, Gemini, HST being examples). These tools have transformed the way in which astronomers use large telescopes. The ALMA telescope has a strong need for such a tool, but its scientific and technical requirements, and the nature of the telescope, provide some novel challenges. In addition to the common Phase I (Proposal) and Phase II (Observing) preparation the tool must support the needs of the novice alongside the needs of those who are expert in millimetre/sub-millimetre aperture synthesis astronomy. We must also provide support for the reviewing process, and must interface with and use the technical architecture underpinning the design of the ALMA Software System. In this paper we describe our approach to meeting these challenges.

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Alan Bridger, David A. Clarke, Alberto Maurizio Chavan, Joseph Schwarz, Marcus Schilling, Leonardo Testi, and Heiko Sommer "Proposal and observing preparation for ALMA", Proc. SPIE 5493, Optimizing Scientific Return for Astronomy through Information Technologies, (16 September 2004); https://doi.org/10.1117/12.551663

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