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TELESCOPE OPERATIONS

VLBI: SHIPPING AND RECEIVING DISK PACKS

General

Mark 5 disk packs have replaced magnetic tapes. The following procedures cover their handling.

Info

Disk packs should be obtained well before scheduled observations. This is a task normally handled by the office shift operators, but may be required by day/night shifts as well.

Acquiring Disk Packs

STEP ACTION
1 Contact the VLBA tape (disk pack) librarian at Socorro (vlbatape@aoc.nrao.edu) and request disk packs. They are usually shipped via FedEx. Proceed to step 2 when they arrive.
2 Update web based tracking program (http://magnolia.nrao.edu/track/ (login: gbvlba (track)). On the page "Tape Tracking Home Page for GB - Shipping and Receiving", press the Receive a Shipment button. Follow instructions provided.

Shipping Disk Packs

STEP ACTION
NOTE Disk packs may hold more than one project. The disk packs are normally shipped only after they are full unless otherwise directed by Frank.
1 Dismount the disk pack and install the protective covers if available.
2 Ensure the disk pack label has the red dot applied, loaded/unloaded times, and project information complete.
3 Note the disk pack serial number and project information for step 5.
4 Take the disk pack to the shipping room. Sherry or one of the office staff will handle shipping the box via FedEx and supply us with the tracking number.
5 Update the web based tracking program:

NOTE Enter disk pack serial numbers verbatim as indicated on the bar code label on each disk pack.

-- DavidRose - 6 Feb 2008

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