Bill Of Rights
AMENDMENTS
TO THE FLEXIBLE SCHEDULING RULES
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To consolidate and clarify the flexible observing mode, amendments to
the
model will be added as experience is gained. These amendments are
mainly
intended to deal with specific and unusual cases.
Amendment I
In exceptional circumstances, there may be no programmes in the queue
that are suitable for the current weather conditions. Under these
conditions, the
Observer may, after consultation with Observatory Staff, undertake a
back-up
programme of their own. Any time used during the back-up programme will
initially
be taken off the Observer's time allocation. The time used for the
back-up
programme, and the reason why a back-up was attempted should be given
to
the scheduler, who will then make the necessary adjustments to the time
remaining
on the observers programme.
Amendment II
MSBs are vetted by the support
scientists but there will inevitably be occasions where (for example)
an incorrect exposure time falls through the net. On these occasions,
the TSS has two options: move
on to another MSB, or use the back-door password to access the
programme in
the OT and fix the problem. Either approach is valid and the choice
will depend
upon (i) how much time has already been spent preparing the
ground
for the Observation which proves problematic (e.g. switching
instruments), (ii) how obvious the problem is and (iii) how much
else there is in the queue.
Amendment III
On some occasions, there may be problems with observing an MSB that do
not become apparent until the MSB is attempted at the telescope. If
this is due to the observation itself, for example if the peak-up notes
are insufficient to allow an observer to find the target, then the time
spent will be deducted from the project's allocation. If the problem is
due to the telescope, instrument or software systems, then time will
not be deducted from the project's allocation.
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