| SHIFT | ACTION |
|---|
| 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. |
| D/N | Check GBT aircraft warning lights. Notify FAA if problem. |
| D/N | Review previous shift logs. |
| 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. |
| 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 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. |
| 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 (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 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. |
| D/N | Manage Gateway access. |
| 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. |
| 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 | 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. |
| ITEM | ACTION |
|---|
| 1 | Complete weather logging duties. |
| 2 | Check resource calendar for planned activities. |
| 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. |
| 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. |
| 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. |