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In the case of observations based on triggered criteria, users are requested to prepare their schedule block as soon as possible and at the same time email scheduling@ska.ac.za, clearly stating how the approved triggering criteria for this proposal have been met. If an observation can proceed with fewer than 58 antennas, please let us know - it may be possible to schedule the observation sooner while some antennas are in maintenance. Continuum observations may run in a higher channelisation correlator mode if it expedites scheduling in the case of rapidly evolving transients. This will be communicated to the observer at the time of scheduling. Data can be binned to a lower channelisation prior to download.
Data Proprietary Periods
Observations requested through Director’s Discretionary Time (DDT) typically have a proprietary period of three months. PIs may also choose to waive the proprietary period.
Open Time proposals typically have a proprietary period of 12 months after the last observation has been obtained.
Proprietary periods vary for Large Survey Projects (LSPs) depending on observing seasons.