VLBA Observational Status Summary 2013B

VLBA capabilities September 2013 - January 2014

1. Introduction
2. New Developments
3. Antenna Sites
4. Frequency Bands & Performance
5. VLBA Station Data Path
   1. Primary Signal Path
   2. Frequency and Time Standard
   3. Calibration Signals
   4. Roach Digital Backend (RDBE)
   5. Mark 5C Recorder
6. Correlator
   1. Introduction
   2. Spectral Resolution
   3. Integration Period
   4. Multiple Phase Centers
   5. Output Rate
7. Angular Resolution & u-v Coverage
8. Baseline Sensitivity
9. Image Sensitivity
10. Calibration Data
11. Amplitude Calibration
12. Phase Calibration & Imaging
    1. Fringe Finders
    2. The Pulse Cal System
    3. Fringe Fitting
    4. Editing
    5. Self-Calibration, Imaging, and Deconvolution
    6. Phase Referencing
13. Specialized Observational Techniques
    1. Polarimetry
    2. Pulsar Observations
    3. Spectral Line Observations
14. Proposal Preparation and Submission
    1. VLBA & HSA/EVN/Global Proposals
    2. Phased VLA Modes for Semester 2013B
    3. Large Proposals
    4. Director's Discretionary Time
    5. Dissertation Proposals & Student Support
15. Observation Preparation & Execution
16. Data Archive and Distribution
17. Post-Processing Software
18. Publication Guidelines
    1. Acknowledgments
    2. Preprints, Reprints, & Dissertations
19. Visiting the SOC
20. Documents and Articles
21. Further Information
22. Editor's Notes

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