Design of the observation queue scheduler for WEAVE on the WHT - Observatoire de Paris
Conference Papers Year : 2018

Design of the observation queue scheduler for WEAVE on the WHT

Cecilia Fariña
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Lilian Domínguez-Palmero
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Chris Benn
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Steve Guest
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Huw Morris
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Sergio Picó
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Don Carlos Abrams
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J. Alfonso L. Aguerri
  • Function : Author
Esperanza Carrasco
  • Function : Author
Gavin Dalton
  • Function : Author
Kevin Middleton
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Scott Trager
  • Function : Author
Antonella Vallenari
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Abstract

The Observation Queue Scheduler (OQS) for WEAVE is described in this paper, with particular emphasis on the scheduling algorithm. WEAVE is the new 2-deg field of view multi-object (1000 multiplex) spectroscopy facility (R5000 and R20000) at the 4.2-m William Herschel Telescope. The OQS helps to maximize the scientific impact of WEAVE observations by optimising the schedule of the observing blocks, taking into account the science priority, required instrument configuration and observing constraints. On a nightly basis the OQS will assist the observer in creating a flexible queue of suitable observing blocks to be executed. It will be also possible to run a version of the OQS for extended periods of time to provide guidance on the longer-term planning of WEAVE surveys.

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obspm-04072888 , version 1 (18-04-2023)

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Cecilia Fariña, Lilian Domínguez-Palmero, Chris Benn, Steve Guest, Huw Morris, et al.. Design of the observation queue scheduler for WEAVE on the WHT. Proceedings of the SPIE, 2018, à renseigner, Unknown Region. ⟨10.1117/12.2312538⟩. ⟨obspm-04072888⟩
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