VLBA Observational Status Summary 2014B

VLBA capabilities August 2014 - January 2015

1. Introduction, Older Versions of the OSS
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. Programmable Network Switch
   6. 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
    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. References
19. Editor's Notes

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