ATNF Time Assignment Policies

This page gives links to web pages with information about ATNF time assignment policies.

Time Assignment Policies

ToO and NAPA proposals The ATNF Time Assignment Committee recognises two types of proposals for which observerations need to be scheduled at short notice. These are Target of Opportunity (ToO) and Non A-priori Assignable (NAPA) proposals.

ATNF Large Projects Projects that require at least 400 hours of telescope time are in the category of large projects

Data Access ATNF data access policy and information

Director's Time Use of Director's time at the Narrabri, Mopra and Parkes observatories.

Relacing Lost Time ATNF policy for replacement of lost time.

Duty Astronomer Policy ATNF Duty Astronomer (DA) policy and other DA information.

Duty Astronomer Duties Responsibilities of DAs at the Compact Array.

Remote Observing Conditions Conditions for remote observing at the Compact Array.

Time Assignment Policies
ToO and NAPA proposals	The ATNF Time Assignment Committee recognises two types of proposals for which observerations need to be scheduled at short notice. These are Target of Opportunity (ToO) and Non A-priori Assignable (NAPA) proposals.
ATNF Large Projects	Projects that require at least 400 hours of telescope time are in the category of large projects
Data Access	ATNF data access policy and information
Director's Time	Use of Director's time at the Narrabri, Mopra and Parkes observatories.
Relacing Lost Time	ATNF policy for replacement of lost time.
Duty Astronomer Policy	ATNF Duty Astronomer (DA) policy and other DA information.
Duty Astronomer Duties	Responsibilities of DAs at the Compact Array.
Remote Observing Conditions	Conditions for remote observing at the Compact Array.