General Information

VLBA users are strongly encouraged to make post-processing visits to the DSOC. This is especially recommended for users dealing with data processed on the VLBA correlator. The VLBA correlator is scheduled independently of the array: this means that you cannot assume that the correlated data will be available after any specific time. Contact one of the data analysts identified in Section 28.3 to determine if the correlated data are available before arranging a visit. Once the data are available, visitors should contact the reservationist at nmreserv@nrao.edu (see Section 28.3) at least one week prior to their visit; this timing is needed to optimize the logistics of visitor accommodation, transportation, workstation use, and DSOC staff assistance. This contact can be made using the interactive Visitor's Registration Form available through the VLBA astronomer page at http://www.vlba.nrao.edu/astro/visitors/, by sending e-mail to ``nmreserv@nrao.edu'' or by phoning the reservationist. Students visiting for their first VLBA data reduction trip must be accompanied by their faculty advisor. Standard NRAO travel reimbursement policy applies to VLBA data reduction trips; see http://www.nrao.edu/administration/
directors_office/nonemployee_observing_travel.shtml for details.