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The Science Parameters have the following items:
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Science Parameters name
: A user settable name, to be used as a mnemonic.
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Representative Bandwidth
: This is the representative bandwidth for this Science Goal, Note that the sensitivity is a function of bandwidth.
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Representative Frequency
: This is the representative frequency to use. Note that the sensitivity is a function of frequency.
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Sensitivity Goal
: The rms sensitivity in Jy or mJy desired for the target when observed at the Representative Frequency with the Representative Bandwidth. This allows specification for either continuum or spectral line observations. It is possible to keep track in near-real-time of the sensitivity already reached. The estimate can improve on that supplied by the OT's ETC because it can access the actual system temperatures.
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Integration Time on source
: Desired integration time for this source in this SB.
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Sub Scan Duration
: The subscan duration must be a multiple of the integration duration. This is the number of seconds the subscan will last. When this duration ends, data stops flowing from the CDP.
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Adjust subscan duration to a correct value
: Ensure that the subscan duration is a multiple of the integration duration.
There is also an
Advanced Parameters
panel, identical to that for the SchedBlock. Here advanced parameters specific to the type of Observing Parameter may be inserted into the script. This is for advanced (staff) users only.
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The ALMA OT Team, 2011 May 20