This section defines a terminology used to refer to “normal states” of
the array afterwards.
- Single-Dish Continuum OK
This means a continuum point source can be detected (in total power mode)
with the one dish antenna. It implies that all the antenna control tasks
work, that the pointing parameters are reasonably accurate for that
antenna.
- Single-Dish OK
This means a (standard) line source can be detected in ONOFF with one
antenna. In addition to the previous state, it also implies that the
receiver is tuned to the right frequency.
- Multi-Dish continuum OK
This means a continuum point source can be detected (in total power mode)
with the continuum dish detectors on all antennas. It implies the
antenna control taks work for all antennas.
- Multi-Dish OK
This means a (standard) line source can be detected on all antennas with
the OBS ONOFF procedure. In addition to the previous state, it also
implies that all receivers are tuned to the right frequency.
The last stage (which includes all the previous ones) is necessary for
interferometry to work, but it may not be sufficient.
