# An Introduction to the IRAM NOEMA interferometer

M. Krips
(update 2019)
Past contributors: J.M. Winters, S. König, R. Neri, S. Guilloteau, R. Lucas

August 2, 2019
Version 6.0–00

Institut de Radio Astronomie Millimétrique
300 Rue de la Piscine
F-38406 Saint Martin d'Hères

This document introduces IRAM's interferometer called NOEMA to potential users. It contains general information about its capabilities and performance.

Note: this is the on-line version of the "Introduction to NOEMA" A PDF version is also available.

Related information is available in:

- GILDAS: Grenoble Image and Line Data Analysis Software
- ASTRO: A Software to pRepare Observations
- CLIC:
- NOEMA: Calibration CookBook
- NOEMA: Mapping CookBook

  Revision 6.0: NOEMA Antenna 9,10, PolyFiX
  Revision 5.1: NOEMA Antenna 8, NOEMA 2SB receivers (SSB mode)
  Revision 5.0: NOEMA Antenna 7
  Revision 4.2: Band 4
  Revision 4.1: WideX
  Revision 4.0: NGR system and extended array configurations

  - Contents
  - Description
  - Capabilities
    - Spatial Resolution
    - Receivers
    - The Wideband Correlator PolyFiX
    - Sensitivity
  - Proposal Preparation
    - The Proposal Management System (PMS)
    - Proposal Category
      - Short spacing observations
      - Track-Sharing Mode
    - Configuring PolyFiX with ASTRO for PMS
  - Observing Procedures
    - Setup Procedure
    - Phase Calibrator List
  - Array Operation
    - Observations
    - Data Handling
  - Documentation and Help
  - Index
  - About this document ...