For
PIs
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Initial
Notes
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Principal investigators of each observing programme should read these
notes after their observing time
is scheduled. For PIs coming to the telescope, the notes provide
instructions regarding arranging accommodations and transportation in
Hawaii
for the observing team and gives basic information on mountain
procedures,
data handling, and other issues.
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WFCAM-specific
policy notes
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Notes regarding the operational model for PIs of PATT-sponsored WFCAM
projects, interaction with UKIDSS queue, data policies etc.
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For Observers Visiting the Island
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VISA Waivers
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The US Electronic
System for Travel Authorization - go here if you will be visiting the
US via the Visa Waiver program.
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Visitor Info
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Detailed visitor notes. These notes
are particularly useful for first-time observers at UKIRT, but
procedures may change so please take a look. This page also contains a
list of hotels in Honolulu, in case you need accommodation there, and
Hilo and Kona.
This document also includes links to medical disclaimer forms which you
will need to complete before being allowed to visit the summit.
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| Reservations |
The JAC reservation request form must be sent to JAC by each
observer planning to attend the observing run. Please complete ALL
sections - your arrival time in Hilo is important so that we can
properly
schedule your travel between JAC and the Mauna Kea Residence. If you
encounter any problems with this form, please fax this text form
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Visiting
Observer Safety & Logistics
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A detailed guide describing safety and logistics associated with a
visit to JAC, Mauna Kea and UKIRT. To be reviewed by the observer
and
his or her support
astronomer before driving up the mountain. |
| Safety rules and
guidelines. |
Additional Safety guideline, directly from the JAC Safety Manual
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For PIs not granted summit status
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Remote
PI guide
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Documentation covering the various steps to
be taken by a PI who has been granted queue, but not summit, time.
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Post-run
(for all PIs)
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Acknowledgement
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We ask that any UKIRT data that is to be published, displayed or in any
other way made public be acknowledged using this standard form of
words.
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