Find here
documents related to the preparation of proposals, documents
mostly relevant to the operation of the interferometer (of
interest for astronomers with special observing), and other
documents. We refer to GILDAS for the
main documentation related to the calibration and reduction of
data obtained with the PdBI. GILDAS, the Grenoble Image and Line
Data Analysis Software, is a joint effort of IRAM and the
Observatoire de Grenoble.
Proposal preparation:
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An Introduction to the IRAM interferometer is a
description of the IRAM Plateau de Bure
interferometer. This is a must for the astronomers
preparing observing proposals. It has been updated and
includes a description of the New
Generation Receiver System. Most recent information can also
be found here.
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The Correlator Manual, describes the possibilities of
the correlator.
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Frequency Setup, contains an accurate description of
the frequency plan of the IRAM interferometer. This is
useful when double sideband observations of narrow lines
have to be planned.
- The ASTRO
Manual, ASTRO, A Software To pRepare Observations, is
a simple astronomical package to plot source
visibilities, compute observing frequency setup, find
phase calibrators, etc...
Array operation:
- The CLIC
Manual, CLIC, Continuum and Line Interferometer
Calibration, is the calibration software for data of the
Plateau de Bure array.
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Amplitude Calibration, describes the primary
amplitude calibration: atmospheric calibration receiver
and telescope dependent parameters. This document also
applies for the 30-m calibration.
- Flux
measurements, details the observing techniques for
flux density measurements.
- Interferometer
Observer's Manual, a complete observing manual for
the interferometer.
- Pointing
User's Guide, details the methods for pointing
measurements and describes the POINT program.
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Trouble Shooting Guide, contains a (non-exhaustive)
list of potential problems, with their causes and a
description of diagnostic tools.
Data calibration:
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Calibration CookBook, a supplement to the CLIC
manual, contains simple receipes to calibrate
interferometer data.
- Tools, a manual for the management of
project accounts.
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