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For PIs
Initial Notes

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.

WFCAM-specific policy notes

Notes regarding the operational model for PIs of PATT-sponsored WFCAM projects, interaction with UKIDSS queue, data policies etc.

For Observers Visiting the Island
Visitor Info

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.

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

Safety rules and guidelines.
Safety is taken very seriously at the JAC/UKIRT. We  ask that you take a few minutes to look over the guidelines posted here. Please abide by these rules; your safety and the safety of others may depend on it.

For PIs not granted summit status
Remote PI guide

Documentation covering the various steps to be taken by a PI who has been granted queue, but not summit, time.

Post-run (for all PIs)
Acknowledgement

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.


Contact: Andy Adamson. Updated: Thu Jan 5 09:38:07 HST 2006

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