Program

The morning sessions will be tailored to more novice attendees and include the following sessions:
1. Overview of ALMA and principles of interferometry
2. Proposal Planning 1: Tips & Tricks on Proposal Writing
3. Proposal Planning 2: Getting familiar with the ALMA archive & Downloading data.

The afternoon sessions will then also include aspects that are relevant for more experienced ALMA users:
1. Proposal Planning 3: The ALMA Observing tool, including tips and best practices for setting up the Observations
2. Proposal Planning 4: Using Simulations for Proposal Planning
3. Proposal Planning Conclusion: Checklist for preparing a (ALMA) proposal
4.  Discussing Cycle 12 Capabilities and Outlook (ALMA WSU)

The NSF National Radio Astronomy Observatory and NSF Green Bank Observatory are facilities of the U.S. National Science Foundation operated under cooperative agreement by Associated Universities, Inc.

Founded in 1956, the NSF NRAO provides state-of-the-art radio telescope facilities for use by the international scientific community. NSF NRAO telescopes are open to all astronomers regardless of institutional or national affiliation. Observing time on NSF NRAO telescopes is available on a competitive basis to qualified scientists after evaluation of research proposals on the basis of scientific merit, the capability of the instruments to do the work, and the availability of the telescope during the requested time. NSF NRAO also provides both formal and informal programs in education and public outreach for teachers, students, the general public, and the media.

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The NSF National Radio Astronomy Observatory and NSF Green Bank Observatory are facilities of the U.S. National Science Foundation operated under cooperative agreement by Associated Universities, Inc.