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NCCS Single-Dish Continuum Observing Algorithms

M J Gaylard + J L Jonas

1999/07/20

The three types of continuum observing are defined to be scanning, stepping and making maps from sets of scans. Observing programs that were in use previously are summarised. The algorithms for carrying out each type of observation are defined. The common subroutines needed are defined.

1. Introduction

2. Types of scans

2.1 Scan types and antenna motion
2.2 SCANTYPES implying multiple scans
2.3 Step positions
2.4 Mapping options

3. Continuum Observing Programs on the HP1000 and PC

3.1 Test programs
3.2 Scanning programs
3.3 Stepping programs
3.4 Mapping Programs

4. Observing Algorithms

4.1 Generic single-dish observing algorithm
4.2 Receiver calibration (CALT) test program algorithm
4.3 Drift scan algorithm
4.4 Algorithm for Orthogonal Scan Mapping

5. Subroutines needed

5.1 System Temperature Calibration subroutine

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