Introduction to the Array

If you are using the ATCA for the first time, you should arrive at least one day before the start of your observing time. Use this time to be introduced to:

• the observing environment in the control room,
• the primary monitor (PMON) control panel and, especially, the emergency stow switch,
• the archiving station,
• your Duty Astronomer.

A tour of the antennas and instructions from either the DA or Robin Wark (Robin.Wark@csiro.au) are strongly recommended before you take control of the array.