Operations Documentation

The information contained within is for local operations staff. It concerns aspects of the Compact Array such as calibration.

It is not suitable for general observer use.
The damage that may result may be very difficult to detect and seriously compromise observations.

Array configurations - Standard placement of ATCA antennas

Station layout - Placement and distances between stations on the ATCA

Remote generator control - Antenna emergency power generators

Rules for telescope operation - The rules for stowing and using generators in stormy/windy weather

EARLY - Compact Array early/normal calibration program

Networks Statistics on network loading.

Correlator Documentation on the Correlator (CACCC)

EOP (Earth Orientation Parameters and their handling at the ATNF)

Operating temperatures Acceptable operating temperature range of observatory equipment (also available as a word file)

CANDID - Compact Array utilisation (downtime) monitor

ALERT - the ATCA fast response group

Australia Telescope National Facility