NIKA2 run #4 March 2016
Goals of the run
_Continue tests on the instrument with same arrays since run 1 and same NIKEL boards as run 3._
Check data & flags consistency & synchronization. Raw, FIT for Pipeline, IMBFIT.
Test synchronization of NIKA2 samples with telescope coordinates: some hints in previous data of possible systematic error (e.i. using PPS time maybe not sufficient) => to test this possibility do scans (beam maps) at various speed and and scan pattern (not only zig zag, but also only increasing azimuth, only increasing azimuth etc.; need to edit PaKo scripts !)
- Run 3 show a pretty nice Array 1 in terms of stability, and
* Understand the beams is still a priority: previous runs show at 2mm the dichroic deformation is dominant; lab measures show an asymmetry on
- Beside will provide data to monitor kid stability, photometry, sensitivity and time line features, and get statistics on these parameters
- Skydips
- A session of KIDs working point optimization
- Continue observations of many calibrators to monitor our sensitivity and photometry
- Depending on the completion of previous items, go for more advanced characterizations, like extended features and polarization
The detailled characterization plan established for run 1 is still valid, and ongoing: http://www.iram.fr/wiki/nika2/index.php/NIKA2_Run1_30m_CharacterizationPlan A more summarized and concise version will be written as soon as possible (SL).
Preparation of the run
Telescope Schedule weeks 0 & 1 Telescope Schedule weeks 2 & 3
Staff of the run: table of the nights spent at the observatory for the NIKA2 collaboration members participating to the run (T means Tuesday, S means Saturday, first night with NIKA2 staff is Tuesday 29 September, last night is Monday 9 November, 1 stands for night scheduled at the telescope, p stands for possible extension in case of problem with the cryostat). In italic: not at the telescope but on watch for possible remote help or intervention on the software and/or remote control.
People\Date |
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S16 |
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T19 |
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S23 |
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T26 |
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S30 |
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A.Monfardini |
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O.Bourrion |
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M.Calvo |
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A.Benoit |
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A.Catalano |
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L.Perotto |
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B.Comis |
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A.Ritacco |
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S.Leclercq |
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N.Ponthieu |
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F.Ruppin |
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J.F.Lestrade |
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A. Bracco |
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J.Soler |
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F.-X.Désert |
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A.Beelen |
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J.Macias-P. |
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Sleep at obs. |
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N. Billot (AOD) |
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A. Sievers (AOD) |
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Program
- before 12/01: Start cool down.
- 12/01 - 13/01: Installation of the new NIKEL boards. Receiver cabin available few hours per day.
- 14/01 - 19/01: Cooling down, test system. Receiver cabin available few hours per day.
- 19/01 - 26/01: Testing NIKA2 on sky; 24h/day of telescope time.
- 27/01 - 02/02: Testing NIKA2 on sky; 17h/day of telescope time..