# Proposal Preparation

To exploit the full capabilities of NOEMA, proposals must be written with special care. It is of the utmost importance to provide the following parameters:

- A source list with accurate coordinates, velocities/redshifts
- Observing frequencies
- A source list with velocities and line width for spectral line observations
- Required spatial and spectral resolution, and estimate of required sensitivity
- For special cases: Required accuracy of the bandpass calibration (e.g., a weak line on a strong continuum, high precision relative astrometry)
- Dates to be avoided during scheduling, e.g., because of sun avoidance (a circle of 32 degree radius), phase stability requirements (daytime is often difficult in summer), or other reasons (specify)
- Any other stringent constraint (e.g. coordinated or triggered observations); please note that we currently guarantee a trigger response of three days

This information is absolutely required to decide about the feasibility of the program, a prerequisite before the program committee can consider the proposal.

Subsections

- The Proposal Management System (PMS)
- Proposal Category
  - Short spacing observations
  - Track-Sharing Mode
- Configuring PolyFiX with ASTRO for PMS