So, you would like to use those ALMA antennas, don’t you?

A tutorial for preparing and submitting proposals with the Web-based Observing Tool (OT) for ALMA Cycle 13.

Since Cycle 13, the Observing Tool is no longer a desktop application. It has been replaced by a fully online tool — the Web-based OT — accessible at https://cycle-13.sps.alma.cl/ngot.

This tutorial walks you through the entire proposal preparation process, from setting up your science case to submitting your project.

The Web-based OT replaces the desktop Java application used in previous cycles. If you are familiar with the old desktop OT, you will find that the functionalities of the tool are the same — but the interface and the way proposals are managed have changed significantly.

Contents

  1. Introduction — Why we are here and what has changed
  2. Before you start — What you need before opening the OT
  3. Navigating the Web OT — Interface overview
  4. The Proposal section — General proposal information
  5. The Science Plan — Field setup, spectral setup, calibration, control & performance, technical justification
  6. Science background — Flux estimation, largest recoverable scale, ACA, spectral line sensitivity
  7. Worked example: the Cosmic Eyelash — A complete proposal walkthrough
  8. Validation and submission — Validating, submitting, and managing proposals
  9. Tips and known issues — Workarounds and things to watch out for

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