The documents referenced here will be of use in preparing observing scripts (or "schedules") for the VLBA. In particular, SCHED is the software that has been written and is maintained specfically for this purpose.

• General Instructions on Observing Preparation
• SCHED user manual
• VLBA Fringe Finder Survey
• A guide to VLBA dynamic scheduling
• Tips for successful phase referencing
• VLBA source lists and surveys (useful for phase referencing)
• Guidelines for VLBA Observations
• Recording Modes
• Correlator Capabilities (32k pdf)
• Pulsar Gate Observer's Guide

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