Subject: 4Q1999 APO 3.5m Preliminary Schedule
From: elt@astro.Princeton.EDU
Submitted: Sat, 18 Sep 1999 14:35:42 -0400 (EDT)
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PRELIMINARY ARC 3.5M SCHEDULE FOR 4TH QUARTER 1999
E. TURNER 9/18/99
NOTES: ***PLEASE READ***
Except in cases where strong science drivers dictate otherwise
(a minority of cases), observing time has again been scheduled
in half night blocks.
Scheduled engineering time for this quarter amounts to 11 nights.
Of these, 7 are for a one week shutdown for maintenance of the
telescope drives. This shutdown is scheduled to coincide with
the burning of many piles of wood (cleared underbrush) in the
APO-Sunspot area by the US Forest Service, the smoke from which
might well have prevented observations anyway. There is the
further possibility that smoke from these fires will interfere
with observations during the period 25-28 November, inclusive,
but the probability of problems during these final "clean up"
days of the burn is considerably less than in its earlier phase.
Thus, scheduled engineering time will be at approximately the 12%
level.
In addition to scheduled engineering time, science observations
may be pre-empted, sometimes on short notice, for urgent
engineering tasks. Such tasks include both work that is required
to safeguard observatory personnel or facilities and that allows
"hot pursuit" of some significant problem. In particular, see
apo35-general message #378.
There is no OPEN time available this quarter (at this point).
IMPORTANT NOTE: Starting this quarter, scheduled telescope time
runs from nautical to nautical (-12 deg) twilight rather than
being bounded by the astronomical (-18 deg) twilights. This adds
approximately one hour of scheduled time per night. In addition,
the first and last scheduled program of the night is *assumed* by
*default* to have use of the time between sunset or sunrise,
respectively, and nautical twilight for either calibration or
observing. The first scheduled observer of the night should thus
be available to commence operations at the time of APO sunset or
should inform site staff in advance if the pre-nautical twilight
time is not needed. Likewise, site staff will inform the relevant
observer as early as possible if engineering activities will
pre-empt the telescope before/after nautical twilight, as will
sometimes happen. Neither institutions nor programs will be charged
for the use of time between nautical twilight and sunset/sunrise,
of course. These changes in policy are intended to formalize what
has become our de facto practise.
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EN Note: No science observations scheduled during EN time.
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EN01 = EN01 Gill ? O
Routine periodic engineering time.
EN02 = EN02 Gill ? O
Shutdown for telescope drive maintenance.
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DD Note: Director's Discretionary Time (6.6%)
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DD01 = 994DD01 Case InSbCam O
These observations involve the use of visitor instruments.
The time is scheduled contingent upon the PI obtaining
Bruce Gillespie's explicit agreement that all the technical
and logistical arrangements involving the instrument are
satisfactory at least 10 days prior to the scheduled
observations.
DD02 = 994DD02 Wood FabPer O
These observations involve the use of visitor instruments.
The time is scheduled contingent upon the PI obtaining
Bruce Gillespie's explicit agreement that all the technical
and logistical arrangements involving the instrument are
satisfactory at least 10 days prior to the scheduled
observations.
Linked to UW05
DD03 = 994DD03 Mill D R? (low, medium)
Compensation for time given up to GRB chase last year.
DD04 = 994DD04 Haye S O
SDSS Observer science program.
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JHU Note: 100% of nominal share scheduled.
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JH01 = 4Q99JH01 Semb E O
See policies described in apo35-general post #219
concerning on-site training and certification.
JH02 = 4Q99JH02 Ande S O
See policies described in apo35-general post #219
concerning on-site training and certification.
JH03 = 4Q99JH03 Davi D R (low)
JH04 = 4Q99JH04 Wyse G R
JH05.D = 4Q99JH05 Zhen D R (low)
JH05.G = 4Q99JH05 Zhen G R
JH06 = 4Q99JH06 Ford D R (low, high)
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NMSU Note: 100% of nominal share scheduled.
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NM01 = NM01 Step G R
NM02 = NM02 Chan AOTF O
This program imposed so many and complex scheduling
constraints that I could not find an entirely
satisfactory solution, in part due to the USFS
wood burning linked shutdown (see above), despite
its high priority. If the scheduled time is not
usable, please inform me and declare OPEN ASAP.
These observations involve the use of visitor instruments.
The time is scheduled contingent upon the PI obtaining
Bruce Gillespie's explicit agreement that all the technical
and logistical arrangements involving the instrument are
satisfactory at least 10 days prior to the scheduled
observations.
NM03 = NM03 Marl OccCam O
These observations involve the use of visitor instruments.
The time is scheduled contingent upon the PI obtaining
Bruce Gillespie's explicit agreement that all the technical
and logistical arrangements involving the instrument are
satisfactory at least 10 days prior to the scheduled
observations.
Non-block scheduling.
NM04 = NM04 Leeb G R
NM05 = NM05 Klyp D R (medium)
NM06 = NM06 Gala S R
NM07 = NM07 Harr D R (high)
NM08 = NM08 Hame S R
Dark time not available at priority and within the
numerous restrictions; grey time scheduled instead.
Please inform me and declare OPEN ASAP if it is not
usable.
NM09 = NM09 Maso G O
NM10 = NM10 Walt S/D O (high)
Switch from SPIcam to DIS during middle of half night
block.
NM11.S = NM11 King S O
NM11.D = NM11 King D O (high)
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PU Note: 100% of nominal share scheduled.
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PU01.D = PU01 Stra D R (low, high)
PU01.G = PU01 Stra G O
PU02 = PU02 Turn S O
Non-block scheduling. See note in BLOCK CAPS just before
schedule below.
PU03 = PU03 Trem S R
PU04 = PU04 Knap D R
See policies described in apo35-general post #219
concerning on-site training and certification.
PU05 = PU05 Stra D O (low, medium)
PU06 = PU06 Pind D R (low)
PU07 = PU07 Infa G R
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UC Note: 100% of nominal share scheduled.
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UC01 = 313 Dunc E R
Schedule constraints refer to 1Q, not 4Q, and so are
useless! The instructions for scheduling requests explicitly
ask that PIs give date preferences, not celestial coordinates
to "keep in mind". I can do it, but it slows down the
already cumbersome scheduling process too much. If the
scheduled time is not usable, please inform me and declare it
OPEN ASAP.
UC02 = 308 York D R (medium)
UC03 = 312 York E R
UC04 = 307 Hobb E R
Scheduling constraint discussion does not correspond to the
number of nights allocated by TAC.
UC05 = 310 Dunc E R?
Observing mode (remote or on-site) not specified; please
in form me and site ASAP.
See policies described in apo35-general post #219
concerning on-site training and certification.
UC06 = 314 Frie D R (low)
UC07 = 315 Hobb E R
It was only possible to schedule 2 of the 3 half nights
which the TAC allocated to this program due to its priority
and numerous scheduling constraints.
UC08 = 309 Kent D R (high)
No first halves available at this priority.
UC09 = 316 Dunc D R (high)
UC10 = 318 Kent G R
UC11 = 311 York ? R
Adler Planetarium twilight program (not accounted to UC).
Use instrument mounted for the night's first program.
Non-block scheduling. See note in BLOCK CAPS just before
schedule below. Ten of the 12 requested dates scheduled.
NOTE: This program will now run for 60, rather than the
former 90, minutes per night due to the expansion of the
scheduled science time to nautical twilights (see above).
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UW Note: 102% of nominal share scheduled.
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UW01 = UW01 Ande D R (low)
UW02.S = UW02 Kris S R
UW02.G = UW02 Kris G R
Non-block scheduling. See note in BLOCK CAPS just before
schedule below.
As in previous quarters, the scheduling constraint information
provided for this program is incomplete, confusing and
inconsistent with the TAC allocation. For example, this time
there is no indication of how much time per night, preferred
part of the night, which instrument for which nights, etc.
I have just guessed, but this is a distraction in the already
cumbersome scheduling process. The program will not be
scheduled in future quarters unless adequate scheduling
information is provided in a clear way.
UW03 = UW03 Szko D R (high)
UW04 = UW04 Hoga S R
Please identify one PI per program for contact purposes.
UW05 = UW05 Stub FabPer O
These observations involve the use of visitor instruments.
The time is scheduled contingent upon the PI obtaining
Bruce Gillespie's explicit agreement that all the technical
and logistical arrangements involving the instrument are
satisfactory at least 10 days prior to the scheduled
observations. This program is linked to DD02. Please identify
one PI per program for contact purposes.
UW06 = UW06 Wyde S R
UW07 = UW07 Szko D R (low, high)
UW08 = UW08 Greb S R
The instructions for scheduling requests explicitly ask that
you specify preferred and/or acceptable dates rather than
object coordinates. Also, personal travel constraints should
be under Special Requirements. If the scheduled time is not
usable, please inform me and declare OPEN ASAP.
UW09 = UW09 Gonz E R
UW10 = UW10 Stub FTSpec O
These observations involve the use of visitor instruments.
The time is scheduled contingent upon the PI obtaining
Bruce Gillespie's explicit agreement that all the technical
and logistical arrangements involving the instrument are
satisfactory at least 10 days prior to the scheduled
observations.
Low priority prevented scheduling of consecutive nights, but
all are within a single week at least.
UW11 = UW11 Lewi E S
See policies described in apo35-general post #219
concerning on-site training and certification.
Scheduled time is darker than requested due to requirement
of two consecutive full nights and low priority.
UW12 = Zuck S/G? R
Only available time scheduled although target object is
poorly placed. If the time is not usable, please inform
me and declare OPEN ASAP.
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WSU Note: 100% of nominal share scheduled.
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WS01 = WS01 Brow E R
WS02 = WS02 Aust D R (low)
+++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++
+++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++
MOST PROGRAMS ARE SCHEDULED IN HALF NIGHT BLOCKS. THE FIRST HALF OF
EACH NIGHT EXTENDS FROM EVENING TWILIGHT (SEE CALENDAR DISTRIBUTED
BY GRETCHEN) UNTIL 0110 MDT OR 1210 MST.
FIRST HALF IS INDICATED BELOW AS "A"; THE SECOND HALF THEN
EXTENDS UNTIL MORNING TWILIGHT AND IS INDICATED BELOW AS "B".
THIS QUARTER THREE DIFFERENT PROGRAMS USE NON-BLOCK SCHEDULING.
THESE PROGRAMS ARE INDICATED IN PARENTHESES () ON THE SCHEDULE
AND THEIR TIME ALLOTMENTS ARE LISTED HERE:
PU02 = 50 MIN EACH TIME SCHEDULED.
UC11 = 60 MIN IN TWILIGHT EACH TIME SCHEDULED.
UW02.S = 60 MIN EACH TIME SCHEDULED.
UW02.G = 60 MIN EACH TIME SCHEDULED.
INSTRUMENT CHANGE TIMES ARE NOT INCLUDED BELOW BUT WILL BE INDICATED
IN THE SCHEDULE ISSUED FROM APO BY GRETCHEN AND WILL BE SHARED
BETWEEN ADJOINING PROGRAMS AS USUAL.
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10/1 A: (UC11)/(PU02)/UC03
B: UC04
10/2 A: (UW02.S)/UC02
B: JH04
10/3 A: PU01.D
B: PU01.D
10/4 A: (PU02)/PU01.D
B: PU05
10/5 A: (UW02.S)/PU01.D
B: PU05
10/6 A: PU01.D
B: PU01.D
10/7 A: (PU02)/UC02
B: UC02
10/8 A: UC02
B: UC02
10/9 A: UW02.S[19:32-20:32]/NM03[20:32-01:10]
B: NM03[01:10-02:00]/UW08[02:00-06:09]
10/10 A: (PU02)/UC02
B: UW08
10/11 A: JH01
B: UW01
10/12 A: (PU02)/JH01
B: UW06
10/13 A: (UW02.S)/UC03
B: UC08
10/14 A: WS02
B: UC08
10/15 A: (UC11)/(PU02)/WS02
B: UC08
10/16 A: NM08
B: UC08
10/17 A: (UW02.G)/NM08
B: UC08
10/18 A: (PU02)/NM07
B: UW10
10/19 A: EN01
B: EN01
10/20 A: (UW02.G)/UW10
B: UW10
10/21 A: NM04
B: JH04
10/22 A: (UC11)/(PU02)/UW10
B: UW10
10/23 A: (UW02.G)/UC04
B: JH05.G
10/24 A: JH02
B: JH02
10/25 A: (PU02)/UC05
B: UC05
10/26 A: (UW02.G)/NM04
B: NM04
10/27 A: (PU02)/UC04
B: UC05
10/28 A: EN01
B: EN01
10/29 A: (UC11)/(UW02.G)/PU01.G
B: PU01.G
10/30 A: (PU02)/UW07
B: PU01.G
10/31 A: NM11.S
B: NM11.D
11/1 A: PU03
B: PU07
11/2 A: (UW02.S)/PU03
B: NM10
11/3 A: (PU02)/UW04
B: UW01
11/4 A: WS02
B: UC06
11/5 A: (UC11)/(PU02)/WS02
B: UC06
11/6 A: (UW02.S)/WS02
B: UC06
11/7 A: UW07
B: UC06
11/8 A: (PU02)/UW07
B: UW04
11/9 A: NM06
B: NM06
11/10 A: (UW02.S)/NM06
B: NM06
11/11 A: (PU02)/UC03
B: UW04
11/12 A: (UC11)/(UW02.S)/UW01
B: UW06
11/13 A: UW03
B: JH06
11/14 A: UW03
B: PU07
11/15 A: (UW02.G)/DD03
B: DD04
11/16 A: (PU02)/DD01
B: DD01
11/17 A: (UW02.G)/DD01
B: DD01
11/18 A: EN02
B: EN02
11/19 A: EN02
B: EN02
11/20 A: EN02
B: EN02
11/21 A: EN02
B: EN02
11/22 A: EN02
B: EN02
11/23 A: EN02
B: EN02
11/24 A: EN02
B: EN02
11/25 A: (UW02.G)/NM02
B: JH03
11/26 A: (UC11)/(PU02)/NM02
B: UW09
11/27 A: UW09
B: UW09
11/28 A: (UW02.G)/DD03
B: NM02
11/29 A: (PU02)/UC07
B: DD04
11/30 A: UC07
B: PU07
12/1 A: (PU02)/UW04
B: UC03
12/2 A: (UW02.S)/UW08
B: JH06
12/3 A: (UC11)/UW08
B: PU06
12/4 A: (PU02)/JH05.D
B: JH03
12/5 A: JH05.D
B: UC02
12/6 A: (UW02.S)/UW04
B: UW12
12/7 A: (PU02)/NM05
B: PU01.D
12/8 A: NM05
B: PU06
12/9 A: (PU02)/NM05
B: UW06
12/10 A: (UC11)/(UW02.S)/UW05
B: UW05
12/11 A: UW05
B: DD02
12/12 A: (PU02)/UW05
B: DD02
12/13 A: UW05
B: DD02
12/14 A: (UW02.G)/UW05
B: DD02
12/15 A: (PU02)/UW01
B: WS01
12/16 A: EN01
B: EN01
12/17 A: (UC11)/(UW02.G)/UC01
B: WS01
12/18 A: (PU02)/UC01
B: WS01
12/19 A: UC01
B: WS01
12/20 A: (UW02.G)/UC01
B: WS01
12/21 A: (PU02)/UC01
B: UC01
12/22 A: NM09
B: NM09
12/23 A: (UW02.G)/UW11
B: UW11
12/24 A: (PU02)/UW11
B: UW11
12/25 A: UW09
B: UW09
12/26 A: (UW02.G)/NM01
B: NM01
12/27 A: EN01
B: EN01
12/28 A: (PU02)/PU04
B: NM01
12/29 A: (UW02.S)/PU04
B: UC09
12/30 A: (PU02)/UW09
B: UC09
12/31 A: (UW02.S)/UC10
B: UC10
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