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= Bolometer's Observation: = | [[TableOfContents(3)]] = Bolometer's Observation = |
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== Setup the Bolometer: == Pako> '''@wbolo''' !'' Mambo2, central pixel 53, short onoff (@onf4)'' |
== Setup the Bolometer == Pako> '''@wbolo''' !'' Mambo2, central pixel 53, short onoff (onf4), setup the bolometer commands'' |
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== Sources Catalog: == |
== Sources Catalog == |
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<!> Pako is ''case-sensitive'' for the source names. | <!> Pako is ''cASe-SenSiTIve'' for the source names. |
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== Focus, pointing, Skydip: == Pako> '''focus 1.1''' [[BR]] Pako> '''start''' ! ''Start the focus'' [[BR]] Pako> '''set focus sfcz''' !''Correct the focus with sfcz. Correction from MOPSIC (@f or @fsn for weak sources)'' [[BR]] (!) Do a focus when atmospheric conditions are changing, typically after sunset/sunrise Pako> '''p40''' !''Short pointing for weak sources+start'' [[BR]] Pako> '''p60''' !''Long pointing for strong sources+start'' [[BR]] Pako> '''set pointing azcor elcor''' !''Correct the pointing with azcor and elcor. Correction from MOPSIC (@p or @psn for weak source)'' (!) Before each Onoff or map if they are longer than 30 mn. |
== Skydip, pointing, skydip == |
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<!> Before an Onoff, be sure you are pointing with the right pixel (20). | Pako> '''p40''' !''Short pointing for weak sources+start'' [[BR]] Pako> '''p60''' !''Long pointing for strong sources+start'' [[BR]] Pako> '''set pointing azcor elcor''' !''Correct the pointing with azcor and elcor. Correction from MOPSIC (@p or @psn for weak source)'' Pako> '''bf''' [[BR]] Pako> '''start''' ! ''Start the focus'' [[BR]] Pako> '''set focus sfcz''' !''Correct the focus with sfcz. Correction from MOPSIC (@f or @fsn for weak sources)'' [[BR]] (!) Do a focus when atmospheric conditions are changing, typically after sunset/sunrise |
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== Calibration: == | <!> Before an Onoff, be sure you are pointing with the right pixel (20). <!> Do a pointing before each Onoff or map if they are longer than 30 mn. == Calibration == |
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Pako> '''@wbolo''' [[BR]] Pako> '''catalog ihet Calibrator_Name ''' [[BR]] |
Pako> '''catalog source ihet''' [[BR]] Pako> '''source Calibrator_Name ''' [[BR]] |
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Pako> '''@onf4''' ! Shor Onoff integration (4 Subscans of 10 s) | Pako> '''onf4''' ! Short Onoff integration (4 Subscans of 10 s) with central pixel 53 |
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<!> You may do a short @onf4 after a normal pointing to monitor the pointing source flux. | <!> You may do a short ''onf4'' after a normal pointing to monitor the pointing source flux. |
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== Onoff and Map: == | == Onoff and Map == |
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Pako>'''@onf 20 30''' !''Perform an on-off integration of '''20''' subscans of 60s with a wobbler throw of '''30"''' '' [[BR]] | Pako>'''onf 20 30''' !''Perform an on-off integration of '''20''' subscans of 60s with a wobbler throw of '''30"''' '' [[BR]] |
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Pako> '''bsw throw''' !''Setup the wobbler throw'' [[BR]] | |
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'''@roff20''' : set the pixel 20 for on-off (most sensitive one). [[BR]] '''@roff53''' : set the central pixel 53 (default with @wbolo) |
'''roff20''' : set the pixel 20 for on-off (most sensitive one). [[BR]] '''roff53''' : set the central pixel 53 (default with @wbolo) |
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== Typical Bolo Session == |
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Pako> gain 2 ! special case for Mars, normal gain is 10 Pako> @p60 Pako> bt !skydip Pako> @p60 |
Pako> gain 2 ! special case for Mars, normal gain is 10 Pako> p60 Pako> bt !skydip Pako> p60 |
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Pako> @onf4 ! Measure the flux of Mars | Pako> onf4 ! Measure the flux of Mars |
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Pako> source J0854+201 ! Pointing source Pako> @roff20 |
Pako> source J0854+201 ! Pointing source Pako> roff20 |
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Pako> @onf4 ! Why not ? | Pako> onf4 ! Why not ? |
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Pako> source 0927+2001 !Project source Pako> @onf 20 35 ! Do an on-off integration of 20 subscans of 60s with a wobbler throw of 35¨ Pako> Ad Nauseam ... |
Pako> source 0927+2001 !Project source Pako> onf 20 35 ! Do an on-off integration of 20 subscans of 60s ! with a wobbler throw of 35¨. Pako> Ad Nauseam ... |
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== List of Commands == || Command || Explanation || || '''@wbolo''' || Setup the default configuration and the commands || || '''bf''' || Perform a focus || || '''bt''' || Perform a bolotip at the current azimuth || || '''btaz''' ''az'' || Perform a bolotip at the azimuth ''az'' || || '''gain'''''value'' || Setup the bolometer gain at ''value'': use gain 10 for all but 2 for Mars, Mercury (Venus, Saturn, Jupiter) || = Heterodyne Observation = Heterodyne observations are more complex in the sense there is much more options available. Since the NCS/Pako are still under heavy development, we give here a typical session. Some commands are the same that with bolometer observations. If the macros written by the PIs are not working ask the Pool coordinator or the AoD. {{{ Pako> @setup-186_05-1850 ! Setup the frequencies/receivers. Tuning... Pako> source Mars Pako> pointing ! Check if continuum backends are set Pako> start Pako> set pointing -1. 2. ! The correction are given using the mira program Pako> focus 2.0 Pako> start Pako> set focus -2.2 ! The correction is given using the mira program Pako> cata source ihet Pako> source J2240+245 ! Pointing source Pako> pointing Pako> start Pako> set point -1. 0.5 Pako> catalog source pool Pako> source N821 Pako> @backends-186_05 ! maybe included in the following macro Pako> @target-wsw-186_05 Number of Loops= 5 ! according the indications of the PI. Pako> @setup-186_05-1850 ! Setup the continuum backend. Pako> source J2240+245 Pako> pointing Pako> start Pako> set point -1. 0.5 Pako> catalog source pool Pako> source N822 Pako> @backends-186_05 Pako> @target-wsw-186_05 Number of Loops= 5 Pako> Ad Nauseam ... }}} |
Bolometer's Observation
The most important commands of the old system have been adapted to the NCS. Here is a typical starting sequence for the bolometer.
Setup the Bolometer
Pako> @wbolo ! Mambo2, central pixel 53, short onoff (onf4), setup the bolometer commands
Sources Catalog
Pako> catalog source pool ! Setup the project source catalog BR Pako> catalog source ihet ! Setup the pointing/calibration source catalog
Pointing sources: J1419+240 not 1419+240. BR
Pako is cASe-SenSiTIve for the source names.
Skydip, pointing, skydip
Pako> bt !Skydip at the current azimuth+start
Every 2 hours in stable atmospheric condition.
Pako> p40 !Short pointing for weak sources+start BR Pako> p60 !Long pointing for strong sources+start BR Pako> set pointing azcor elcor !Correct the pointing with azcor and elcor. Correction from MOPSIC (@p or @psn for weak source)
Pako> bf BR Pako> start ! Start the focus BR Pako> set focus sfcz !Correct the focus with sfcz. Correction from MOPSIC (@f or @fsn for weak sources) BR Do a focus when atmospheric conditions are changing, typically after sunset/sunrise
Before an Onoff, be sure you are pointing with the right pixel (20).
Do a pointing before each Onoff or map if they are longer than 30 mn.
Calibration
Calibration on a [primary|secondary] calibrator
Pako> catalog source ihet BR Pako> source Calibrator_Name BR Pako> p60 BR Pako> set pointing azcor elcor BR Pako> onf4 ! Short Onoff integration (4 Subscans of 10 s) with central pixel 53
You may do a short onf4 after a normal pointing to monitor the pointing source flux.
Onoff and Map
Pako>onf 20 30 !Perform an on-off integration of 20 subscans of 60s with a wobbler throw of 30" BR Pako> @onf30 !Some project may have their own on-off macro
Don't try to make very long integration, you may loose the complete scan. In such a case use a loop.
Pako> bsw throw !Setup the wobbler throw BR Pako> bmap laz lel elstep azv !Setup an OTF map of laz azimuth length, lel elevation length, elstep elevation step and azv azimuth speed (arcsec/s). BR Pako> start !Start the map after you checked it is correct (it gives you the total integration time).
The speed should not be larger than ~8 arcsec/sec
NOTE: BR roff20 : set the pixel 20 for on-off (most sensitive one). BR roff53 : set the central pixel 53 (default with @wbolo) BR BR
Typical Bolo Session
A typical starting session could be as following:
Pako> @wbolo Pako> source Mars Pako> gain 2 ! special case for Mars, normal gain is 10 Pako> p60 Pako> bt !skydip Pako> p60 Pako> set pointing 2. -6. Pako> focus 1.1 Pako> start Pako> set focus -3.5 Pako> onf4 ! Measure the flux of Mars Pako> gain 10. Pako> @wbolo Pako> set project 175_05 Pako> catalog source ihet Pako> source J0854+201 ! Pointing source Pako> roff20 Pako> p40 Pako> set pointing 0.4 -6.4 Pako> onf4 ! Why not ? Pako> catalog source pool Pako> source 0927+2001 !Project source Pako> onf 20 35 ! Do an on-off integration of 20 subscans of 60s ! with a wobbler throw of 35¨. Pako> Ad Nauseam ...
The set project Proj_Id will be necessary until it is automatically included in the source catalog.
List of Commands
Command |
Explanation |
@wbolo |
Setup the default configuration and the commands |
bf |
Perform a focus |
bt |
Perform a bolotip at the current azimuth |
btaz az |
Perform a bolotip at the azimuth az |
gainvalue |
Setup the bolometer gain at value: use gain 10 for all but 2 for Mars, Mercury (Venus, Saturn, Jupiter) |
Heterodyne Observation
Heterodyne observations are more complex in the sense there is much more options available. Since the NCS/Pako are still under heavy development, we give here a typical session. Some commands are the same that with bolometer observations. If the macros written by the PIs are not working ask the Pool coordinator or the AoD.
Pako> @setup-186_05-1850 ! Setup the frequencies/receivers. Tuning... Pako> source Mars Pako> pointing ! Check if continuum backends are set Pako> start Pako> set pointing -1. 2. ! The correction are given using the mira program Pako> focus 2.0 Pako> start Pako> set focus -2.2 ! The correction is given using the mira program Pako> cata source ihet Pako> source J2240+245 ! Pointing source Pako> pointing Pako> start Pako> set point -1. 0.5 Pako> catalog source pool Pako> source N821 Pako> @backends-186_05 ! maybe included in the following macro Pako> @target-wsw-186_05 Number of Loops= 5 ! according the indications of the PI. Pako> @setup-186_05-1850 ! Setup the continuum backend. Pako> source J2240+245 Pako> pointing Pako> start Pako> set point -1. 0.5 Pako> catalog source pool Pako> source N822 Pako> @backends-186_05 Pako> @target-wsw-186_05 Number of Loops= 5 Pako> Ad Nauseam ...