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The Scheduling Block

Let's assume the ObsUnitSet now contains a newly-created SB. In the Project Structure pane the SB(s) is (are) visible directly below the ObsUnitSet. Each SB contains a Target folder with one or more Targets and the folder Resources , that contains detailed information about the science and calibration Targets, the instrumental setup and the observing parameters. The Resources folder initially contains 3 empty folder: Field Sources , Instrument Setup and Observing Parameters .

When clicking on the SchedBlock node in the Project tree, the SB form will appear in the Editors pane. It consists of seven panels with input fields. The first three panels, Basics , Control and Unit Dependencies are all very similar to the panels in the ObsUnitSet form (except that the panels and their fields now apply to this SB). In case of apparent clashes the SB values will take precedence. The second half of the SB form is displayed in Figure  8.2 .

The last six panels in the SB form are:

The SchedBlock panel of the SB form contains a number of fields for describing the observing mode. The most relevant items in the panel are:

When the SB is generated from the Science Goal (see previous chapter) this information is inserted automatically. However it may be overridden. When the Mode Name and tt Mode Type are set manually the Standard Mode field should be selected. This will set all of the other relevant information. Eventually, only authorised observers will be allowed to change the Mode Type , Standard Mode fields and the script.

More SBs can be created when selecting the ObsUnitSet with Edit $\rightarrow$ Add Scheduling Block . If you are not happy with your SB you can delete it easily: Click on Edit $\rightarrow$ Delete . The right mouse button can also be used.


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The ALMA OT Team, 2011 May 20