Gemini Observatory science operations plan

Phil J. Puxley; Fred C. Gillett; C. Matt Mountain; Douglas A. Simons

doi:10.1117/12.316527

3 July 1998 Gemini Observatory science operations plan

Phil J. Puxley, Fred C. Gillett, C. Matt Mountain, Douglas A. Simons

Proceedings Volume 3349, Observatory Operations to Optimize Scientific Return; (1998) https://doi.org/10.1117/12.316527
Event: Astronomical Telescopes and Instrumentation, 1998, Kona, HI, United States

Abstract

We review the Gemini Observatory science operations plan including the proposal submission, allocation and observation planning processes; the telescope operation model; and the scientific staffing plans and user support. Use of the telescope is shown via a sub-stellar companion search program to illustrate the planning tools and level of integration required between the observatory control, telescope control and data handling software systems.

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Phil J. Puxley, Fred C. Gillett, C. Matt Mountain, and Douglas A. Simons "Gemini Observatory science operations plan", Proc. SPIE 3349, Observatory Operations to Optimize Scientific Return, (3 July 1998); https://doi.org/10.1117/12.316527

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