Program

9:30-10:30 Introduction of ALMA, examples of ALMA science, introduction to interferometry
10:45-11:30 ALMA technical aspects, ALMA upgrade plan, cycle 12 capabilities
11:30-12:00 Computational resources for ALMA in Canada (CADC/Canfar)
12:00-1:30 Lunch
1:30-2:15 Proposal planning, tips, review process, dual anonymous, download OT
2:30-3:15 Observing Tool (OT) demo to set up observation for proposal, casa (simalma) demo to simulate ALMA observation
3:30-5:00 Hands on session to work on ALMA proposal, OT, time for questions

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