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| Paper: |
The GBT Dynamic Scheduling System |
| Volume: |
461, Astronomical Data Analysis Software and Systems XXI |
| Page: |
193 |
| Authors: |
McCarty, M. T.; Balser, D. S.; Braatz, J.; Clark, M. H.; Condon, J.; Creager, R. E.; Maddalena, R. J.; Marganian, P.; O'Neil, K.; Sessoms, E.; Shelton, A. L. |
| Abstract: |
The Robert C. Byrd Green Bank Telescope (GBT) Dynamic Scheduling System (DSS), in use
since September, 2009, was designed to maximize observing efficiency while preserving
telescope flexibility and data quality without creating undue adversity for the observers.
Using observing criteria; observer availability and qualifications for remote observing;
three-dimensional weather forecasts; and telescope state, the DSS software optimally
schedules observers 24 to 48 hours in advance for a telescope that has a wide-range of
capabilities and a geographical location with variable weather patterns. The DSS project
was closed October 28, 2011 and will now enter a continuing maintenance and enhancement
phase. Recent improvements include a new resource calendar for incorporating telescope
maintenance activities, a sensitivity calculator that leverages the scheduling algorithms
to facilitate consistent tools for proposal preparation, improved support for monitoring
observations, scheduling of high frequency continuum and spectral line observations
for both sparse and fully sampled array receivers, and additional session parameters for
observations having special requirements. |
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