NIKA run #5 (13 - 27 Nov 2012)

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Goals of the run

Test the NIKA prototype in its final position in the Nasmyth cabin of the 30m telescope. Full characterization of the system on sky, not an astronomical oriented run.

  1. Continue characterization / pre-comissioning started in June's run 4, of the NIKA prototype at its final position.
  2. Investigate and possibily suppress the possible remaining systematics (e.g. "plateau").
  3. Test implementation of NIKA in NCS, and perform a complete calibration sequence including pointing model.
  4. Test quick pre-scan KID auto-tunings procedure.
  5. Test on site the new NIKEL electronics (that has been qualified in lab).
  6. Have a training session on how to start the NIKA cryogenics.
  7. Perform some science demonstration observations.

Preparation of the run

Minutes of the run 5 preparation meeting, Oct 4 2012.

Telescope Schedule

Summary schedule of the run:

Dates

Main Event

09.11. Friday

Alessandro, Martino, Samuel at the 30m; start cooldown

13.11. Tuesday

Alessandro, Martino, Samuel, Nicolas P, Juan MP at the 30m; Start 7h/day telescope time period for testing, characterization, calibration

|| 19.11. Monday || Teams overlapp, arrival Xavier, Andrea, A. Beleem

20.11. Tuesday

Departure 1st week team, start 16h/day telescope time observations

27.11. Tuesday

End of the run

Staffing of the run

Planning table of the run 5 NIKA staff