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 <<O>>  Difference Topic ShiftDutiesGuide (r1.10 - 06 Feb 2008 - DavidRose)
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D/N Test sound server for weather, message, and scan coordinator devices.
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-- DavidRose - 27 Mar 2007

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 <<O>>  Difference Topic ShiftDutiesGuide (r1.9 - 27 Mar 2007 - DavidRose)
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D/N Check 85-3 status. Check rain gauge, measure and log precip amount on weekends and holidays.
D/N Assist observers with setup and running of observations as necessary. Mount VLBI tapes when required and monitor during observing.
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D/N Check 43meter and 45ft antenna status.
D/N Check rain gauge, measure and log precip amount on weekends and holidays.
D/N Assist observers with setup and running of observations as necessary. Mount VLBI disk packs when required and monitor during observing.
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2 Run the maintenance day script gbt_anacron while logged in as gbtops.
3 Run spectral processor and spectrometer tests if the backends were not used overnight. Report any problems.
4 Check GBT aircraft warning lights. Notify FAA if problem.
5 Check resource calendar for planned maintenance activities.
6 Advise staff of GBT status changes as necessary.
7 Stow antenna and position subsystems for maintenance activities as required.
8 Create a "JMAINT" project name (directory).
9 Monitor winds/weather and take actions per guidelines. Log conditions in Ops log periodically. Check forecasts/radar. Use lightning detection systems as necessary. Use Cleo weather to monitor peak gusts and reset as needed.
10 Manage Gateway access.
11 Control GBT access (see access policy letter).
12 Monitor radio communications.
13 Report software and equipment failures through Ops Log.
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2 Check GBT aircraft warning lights. Notify FAA if problem.
3 Check resource calendar for planned maintenance activities.
4 Advise staff of GBT status changes as necessary.
5 Stow antenna and position subsystems for maintenance activities as required.
6 Enter "JMAINT" as the scan coordinator project name.
7 Monitor 43meter and 45ft antenna and observing programs.
8 Monitor winds/weather and take actions per guidelines. Log conditions in Ops log periodically. Check forecasts/radar. Use lightning detection systems as necessary. Use Cleo weather to monitor peak gusts and reset as needed.
9 Manage Gateway access.
10 Control GBT, 43meter, and 45ft access (see access policy letter).
11 Monitor radio communications.
12 Report software and equipment failures through Ops Log.
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1 Complete 85-3 weather and operations duties (see "Office Shift 85-3 Routine Ops Duties" procedure).
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1 Complete weather logging duties.
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3 VLBI/VLBA Tapes: (A) Inventory and request tapes to ensure availability for scheduled runs. (B) Inspect and Prepass tapes. (C) Ship/receive tapes and update web based tracking programs.
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3 VLBI Disk Packs: (A) Inventory and request disk packs to ensure availability for scheduled runs. (B) Ship/receive tapes and update web based tracking programs.
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4 Review/update procedures.
5 Review GBT FLAG messages and daily email traffic.
6 Assist at GBT and other telescopes as directed.
7 Complete other duties as assigned.
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5 MIT Disk Packs: Remove/Install and ship disk packs as required. Transport incoming disk packs to the MIT trailer. Send out daily email message concerning disk packs (see Disk Pack Handling Procedures)
6 Review/update procedures.
7 Review GBT FLAG messages and daily email traffic.
8 Assist at GBT and other telescopes as directed.
9 Complete other duties as assigned.
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 <<O>>  Difference Topic ShiftDutiesGuide (r1.8 - 06 May 2005 - DavidRose)

 <<O>>  Difference Topic ShiftDutiesGuide (r1.7 - 06 May 2005 - DavidRose)
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D/N Log in and update Ops Log program. Ensure consistency between log/observing schedules.
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D/N Get briefed by outgoing operator. Log in and update Ops Log program. Ensure consistency between log/observing schedules. Proofread logs to ensure correctness.
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D/N Review GBT FLAG messages and any email/changes to procedures.
D/N Check resource calendar schedules.
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D/N Review white board/GBT FLAG messages and any email/changes to procedures.
D/N Check resource calendar and observing schedules for upcoming activities.
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D/N Monitor winds/weather. Takes additional actions as necessary. Visually check weather and log conditions in Ops log.
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D/N Monitor winds/weather and take actions per guidelines. Log conditions in Ops log periodically. Check forecasts/radar. Use lightning detection systems as necessary. Use Cleo weather to monitor peak gusts and reset as needed.
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D/N Check devices currently in use for observing (periodically throughout shift). Ensure correct instrument parameters (i.e., pointing coefficients, receiver in use, LO settings, etc.).
D/N Check ops areas HVACs and GBT Cryogenics periodically.
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D/N Test sound server for weather, message, and scan coordinator devices.
D/N Check devices currently in use for observing (and periodically throughout shift). Ensure correct instrument parameters (i.e., LPC's, antenna settings, receiver in use, backends, active surface, etc.).
D/N Check HVACs and GBT Cryogenics periodically. Monitor equipment room temps.
D/N Check feed heater/blower status and turn on/off per guidelines.
D/N Check 85-3 status. Check rain gauge, measure and log precip amount on weekends and holidays.
D/N Assist observers with setup and running of observations as necessary. Mount VLBI tapes when required and monitor during observing.
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D/N Manage equipment outages.
D/N Report software and equipment failures through Ops Log.
D/N Print Ops log at shift end. Ensure correctness. Double check lost time figures.
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D/N Manage software and equipment failures. Log and report failures, contact assistance, and send email notifications as required.
D/N Clean control rooms areas as required. Check water cooler and refill as needed.
D/N Print Ops log at shift end. Ensure correctness. Double check lost time figures, spelling, grammar, etc.
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3 Check GBT aircraft warning lights. Notify FAA if problem.
4 Check resource calendar for planned maintenance activities.
5 Advise staff of GBT status changes as necessary.
6 Monitor winds/weather. Takes additional actions as necessary. Visually check weather and log conditions in Ops log.
7 Manage Gateway access.
8 Control GBT access (see access policy letter).
9 Monitor radio communications.
10 Report software and equipment failures through Ops Log.
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3 Run spectral processor and spectrometer tests if the backends were not used overnight. Report any problems.
4 Check GBT aircraft warning lights. Notify FAA if problem.
5 Check resource calendar for planned maintenance activities.
6 Advise staff of GBT status changes as necessary.
7 Stow antenna and position subsystems for maintenance activities as required.
8 Create a "JMAINT" project name (directory).
9 Monitor winds/weather and take actions per guidelines. Log conditions in Ops log periodically. Check forecasts/radar. Use lightning detection systems as necessary. Use Cleo weather to monitor peak gusts and reset as needed.
10 Manage Gateway access.
11 Control GBT access (see access policy letter).
12 Monitor radio communications.
13 Report software and equipment failures through Ops Log.
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1 Record daily weather data (max/min temperature, max wind, 24hour precipitation).
2 Check resource calendar for planned.
3 (as needed) VLBI/VLBA Tapes: (A) Inventory and request tapes to ensure availability for scheduled runs. (B) Inspect and Prepass tapes. (C) Prepare tape drives and mount tapes if required. Advise dayshift operator of status. (D) Ship/receive tapes and update web based tracking programs.
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1 Complete 85-3 weather and operations duties (see "Office Shift 85-3 Routine Ops Duties" procedure).
2 Check resource calendar for planned activities.
3 VLBI/VLBA Tapes: (A) Inventory and request tapes to ensure availability for scheduled runs. (B) Inspect and Prepass tapes. (C) Ship/receive tapes and update web based tracking programs.
4 DLT Tapes: (A) Install/remove tapes in drives as requested. (B) Archive tapes and update logs as required. (C) Prepare and ship tapes as requested.
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5 Review GBT FLAG messages.
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5 Review GBT FLAG messages and daily email traffic.
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-- DavidRose - 19 May 2004

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 <<O>>  Difference Topic ShiftDutiesGuide (r1.6 - 19 May 2004 - DavidRose)
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Warehouse Shift

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Warehouse/Maintenance Day Shift

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2 Check GBT aircraft warning lights. Notify FAA if problem.
3 Check resource calendar for planned maintenance activities.
4 Advise staff of GBT status changes as necessary.
5 Monitor winds/weather. Takes additional actions as necessary. Visually check weather and log conditions in Ops log.
6 Manage Gateway access.
7 Control GBT access (see access policy letter).
8 Monitor radio communications.
9 Report software and equipment failures through Ops Log.
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2 Run the maintenance day script gbt_anacron while logged in as gbtops.
3 Check GBT aircraft warning lights. Notify FAA if problem.
4 Check resource calendar for planned maintenance activities.
5 Advise staff of GBT status changes as necessary.
6 Monitor winds/weather. Takes additional actions as necessary. Visually check weather and log conditions in Ops log.
7 Manage Gateway access.
8 Control GBT access (see access policy letter).
9 Monitor radio communications.
10 Report software and equipment failures through Ops Log.
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 <<O>>  Difference Topic ShiftDutiesGuide (r1.5 - 29 Mar 2004 - DavidRose)
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General

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Additional tasks may be required depending on the status of equipment, facilities, observing requirements or schedules.

Console Shifts

SHIFT ACTION
D/N Log in and update Ops Log program. Ensure consistency between log/observing schedules.
D/N Check GBT aircraft warning lights. Notify FAA if problem.
D/N Review previous shift logs.
D/N Review GBT FLAG messages and any email/changes to procedures.
D/N Check resource calendar schedules.
D/N Check/compare site time with master clock(s).
D/N Check sampler2log for weather FITS files (periodically throughout shift).
D/N Monitor winds/weather. Takes additional actions as necessary. Visually check weather and log conditions in Ops log.
D Check for/collect any materials to take to warehouse/servo room (maintenance days only).
D/N Monitor sounds from listening post stations.
D/N Check devices currently in use for observing (periodically throughout shift). Ensure correct instrument parameters (i.e., pointing coefficients, receiver in use, LO settings, etc.).
D/N Check ops areas HVACs and GBT Cryogenics periodically.
D/N Manage Gateway access.
D/N Manage equipment outages.
D/N Report software and equipment failures through Ops Log.
D/N Print Ops log at shift end. Ensure correctness. Double check lost time figures.

Warehouse Shift

ITEM ACTION
1 Log in and update Ops Log program as necessary.
2 Check GBT aircraft warning lights. Notify FAA if problem.
3 Check resource calendar for planned maintenance activities.
4 Advise staff of GBT status changes as necessary.
5 Monitor winds/weather. Takes additional actions as necessary. Visually check weather and log conditions in Ops log.
6 Manage Gateway access.
7 Control GBT access (see access policy letter).
8 Monitor radio communications.
9 Report software and equipment failures through Ops Log.
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General

Additional tasks may be required depending on the status of equipment, facilities, and observing requirements or schedules.

Console Shifts

SHIFT

 ACTION
D/N Log in and update Ops Log program. Ensure consistency between logs/schedules.
D/N Check GBT aircraft warning lights. Notify FAA if problem.
D/N Review previous shift logs.
D/N Review GBT FLAG messages and any changes to procedures.
D/N Check observing, commissioning, and maintenance schedules. 
D/N Check/compare site time with Naval Observatory master clock.
D/N Check sampler2log for weather FITS files (periodically throughout shift).
D/N Monitor winds/weather. Takes additional actions as necessary. Visually check weather and log conditions in Ops log.
D Check for/collect any materials to take to warehouse/servo room (normally Mon-Thu).   
D/N Monitor sounds from listening post stations.
D/N Check devices currently in use for observing (periodically throughout shift). Ensure correct instrument parameters (i.e., pointing coefficients, receiver in use, LO settings, etc.).
D/N Check receiver room HVAC and Cryogenics periodically.
D/N Manage Gateway access.
D/N Manage equipment outages.
D/N Report software bugs through Bugzilla; software and equipment failures through Ops Log. 
D/N Print Ops log at shift end. Ensure correctness. Double check lost time figures.

Warehouse Shift

ITEM

 ACTION
1 Log in and update Ops Log program as necessary. 
2 Check GBT aircraft warning lights. Notify FAA if problem.
3 Check observing, commissioning, and maintenance schedules. 
4 Monitor winds/weather. Takes additional actions as necessary. Visually check weather and log conditions in Ops log.
5 Manage Gateway access.
6 Control GBT access (see access policy letter). 
7 Monitor radio communications.
8 Manage laser power and issue advisories if turned on.
9 Advise staff of GBT status changes as necessary.
10 Report software bugs through Bugzilla. software and equipment failures through Ops Log.

Day Staff Shift

ITEM

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1 Record daily weather data (max/min temperature, max wind, 24hour precipitation) . 
2 Check observing, commissioning, and maintenance schedules.
3 VLBI/VLBA Tapes:
  • Inventory and request tapes to ensure availability for scheduled runs.
  • Inspect and Prepass tapes.
  • Prepare tape drives and mount tapes if required. Advise dayshift operator of status.
  • Ship/receive tapes and update web based tracking programs.
4 Review/update procedures.
5 Review GBT FLAG messages and any changes to procedures.
6 Assist at GBT and other telescopes as directed.
7 Complete other duties as assigned.
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Day Staff Shift

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ITEM ACTION
1 Record daily weather data (max/min temperature, max wind, 24hour precipitation).
2 Check resource calendar for planned.
3 (as needed) VLBI/VLBA Tapes: (A) Inventory and request tapes to ensure availability for scheduled runs. (B) Inspect and Prepass tapes. (C) Prepare tape drives and mount tapes if required. Advise dayshift operator of status. (D) Ship/receive tapes and update web based tracking programs.
4 Review/update procedures.
5 Review GBT FLAG messages.
6 Assist at GBT and other telescopes as directed.
7 Complete other duties as assigned.
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 <<O>>  Difference Topic ShiftDutiesGuide (r1.3 - 02 Oct 2003 - DavidRose)

 <<O>>  Difference Topic ShiftDutiesGuide (r1.2 - 01 Oct 2003 - DavidRose)

 <<O>>  Difference Topic ShiftDutiesGuide (r1.1 - 01 Oct 2003 - DavidRose)
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TELESCOPE OPERATIONS

SHIFT DUTIES GUIDE

General

Additional tasks may be required depending on the status of equipment, facilities, and observing requirements or schedules.

Console Shifts

SHIFT

 ACTION
D/N Log in and update Ops Log program. Ensure consistency between logs/schedules.
D/N Check GBT aircraft warning lights. Notify FAA if problem.
D/N Review previous shift logs.
D/N Review GBT FLAG messages and any changes to procedures.
D/N Check observing, commissioning, and maintenance schedules. 
D/N Check/compare site time with Naval Observatory master clock.
D/N Check sampler2log for weather FITS files (periodically throughout shift).
D/N Monitor winds/weather. Takes additional actions as necessary. Visually check weather and log conditions in Ops log.
D Check for/collect any materials to take to warehouse/servo room (normally Mon-Thu).   
D/N Monitor sounds from listening post stations.
D/N Check devices currently in use for observing (periodically throughout shift). Ensure correct instrument parameters (i.e., pointing coefficients, receiver in use, LO settings, etc.).
D/N Check receiver room HVAC and Cryogenics periodically.
D/N Manage Gateway access.
D/N Manage equipment outages.
D/N Report software bugs through Bugzilla; software and equipment failures through OpsLog?. 
D/N Print Opslog at shift end. Ensure correctness. Double check lost time figures.

Warehouse Shift

ITEM

 ACTION
1 Log in and update Ops Log program as necessary. 
2 Check GBT aircraft warning lights. Notify FAA if problem.
3 Check observing, commissioning, and maintenance schedules. 
4 Monitor winds/weather. Takes additional actions as necessary. Visually check weather and log conditions in Ops log.
5 Manage Gateway access.
6 Control GBT access (see access policy letter). 
7 Monitor radio communications.
8 Manage laser power and issue advisories if turned on.
9 Advise staff of GBT status changes as necessary.
10 Report software bugs through Bugzilla. software and equipment failures through OpsLog?.

Day Staff Shift

ITEM

 ACTION
1 Record daily weather data (max/min temperature, max wind, 24hour precipitation) . 
2 Check observing, commissioning, and maintenance schedules.
3 VLBI/VLBA Tapes:
  • Inventory and request tapes to ensure availability for scheduled runs.
  • Inspect and Prepass tapes.
  • Prepare tape drives and mount tapes if required. Advise dayshift operator of status.
  • Ship/receive tapes and update web based tracking programs.
4 Review/update procedures.
5 Review GBT FLAG messages and any changes to procedures.
6 Assist at GBT and other telescopes as directed.
7 Complete other duties as assigned.

-- DavidRose - 01 Oct 2003


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