Flexible Queue
Observing
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Detailed description of the flexible scheduling under which
observations are taken at JCMT. It is extremely
important that
observers granted summit occupancy read and understand this document.
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| MAKING
APPLICATIONS |
Applying
|
How, where and when to submit a telescope-time proposal.
Also how to apply for service ( UKSERV
/ CANSERV
/ NLSERV ) observations. |
Call for Proposals
|
Instrument availability and other instructions for the
current application round.
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ALLOCATIONS,
SCHEDULES, BOOKINGS
|
Allocations & schedule
|
Draft schedules, links to the full schedule once set, and
allocation lists following the TAG meeting. |
Successful Applicants
|
What to do if you are awarded time, accomodations, medical
disclaimer |
PREPARATION
AND OBSERVING
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JCMT Overview
|
An overview of the James Clerk Maxwell Telescope and its
location. |
Heterodyne Instrument Web Pages
|
Your starting point if you would like to observe spectral
lines using the heterodyne instruments. |
Information on Planets
|
An interface producing planetary positions, diameters, 850
um fluxes. |
Observation Preparation using the OT
|
Documentation for the JCMT OT, used to prepare for all JCMT
observing. |
Guest Computing
|
Computer and network facilities, including how to connect up laptops,
HP computing guide, printer names.
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DATA
PROTECTION
|
| Statement |
The dissemination of proposal information at JCMT
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REPORTING
BACK
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| Observer
Report Form |
Summit observers should fill this form in on completion of their
observing run. It is important for JCMT's records and to ensure that
any problems encountered during the run are dealt with. Your
feedback will also help inform our future planning for improvements to
our level of service and support. Completion of the form should
take no more than 5-10 minutes.
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GENERAL
DOCUMENTATION
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| Safety Manual |
The Full JAC safety Manual
|
| Safety Briefing |
Information for the safety briefing of visiting observers.
|
| Visiting Observer Safety
Guidelines |
Here we provide an overview of the safety topics that you need to know.
The Safety Manual is the complete reference
tool and should be examined by all users.
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