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Change in Daycrew arrangementsThere has been a change in the daycrew arrangements for the JCMT. There is no longer a special daycrew as such and the telescope operator will take over some of the tasks previously undertaken by daycrew members. The primary example is cycling UKT14, but the telescope operator is also now responsible for checking cryogenic supplies, accepting delivery of water, and a number of other tasks.Furthermore, to improve the overall efficiency of scheduling and staffing summit-based tasks, specific days have nominally been allocated to certain groups for their work. Monday through Thursday are now normally scheduled for summit tasks for the following groups respectively: software, electronics, telescope, receivers. Other work can take precedent by prior arrangement and of course fault fixing takes precedent over everything else. As mentioned, the cycling of UKT14 is now done by the telescope operator. If no-one else is scheduled for summit work, another JCMT staff member will be assigned as 'buddy' to fulfil the two-man rule. Occasionally, an astronomer on second shift may be asked to remain behind at the telescope for a half an hour to buddy the TO while the receiver cold loads are filled. This should normally only be the case for Friday through Sunday, a time when extended hours observing should be at a premium (weather permitting). Astronomers should be aware of this if for any reason this might cause them a problem. Ian Robson / Director JCMT |