Results of the UKIRT reactive scheduling experiment

John K. Davies

doi:10.1117/12.316528

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3 July 1998 Results of the UKIRT reactive scheduling experiment

John K. Davies

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Proceedings Volume 3349, Observatory Operations to Optimize Scientific Return; (1998) https://doi.org/10.1117/12.316528
Event: Astronomical Telescopes and Instrumentation, 1998, Kona, HI, United States

Abstract

Presented are some conclusions from the UKIRT reactive scheduling experiment. This shows that, provided adequate back-up time is available, it is possible to manipulate the schedule of a 4m class telescope to increase significantly the likelihood that a few chosen programs can be completed and that such a scheme can double the success rate of those programs. Also, despite the personal inconvenience, observers are willing to be flexible when offered a second chance to take up observing time lost in bad weather.

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John K. Davies "Results of the UKIRT reactive scheduling experiment", Proc. SPIE 3349, Observatory Operations to Optimize Scientific Return, (3 July 1998); https://doi.org/10.1117/12.316528

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