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| Part 1: Basic Astronomy |
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| 1. Astronomy Nomenclature |
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a. Astronomical Coordinate Systems & Timekeeping |
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b. Telescope Array Interferometry |
| 2. The VLBA |
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a. Astronomical Radio Sources |
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b. VLBA Data Path |
| 3. Electronics |
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a. Overview of Signal Paths |
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b. Physical Layout |
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c. Front Ends |
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d. Converters & Synthesizers |
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e. IF Path: Cables, IF Distributors, Baseband Converters |
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f. Digitalization: Samplers, Formatter, Recorders |
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g. Tcal Signal |
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h. Pcal & Cable Cal Signals |
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i. Monitor & Control Bus |
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| Part 2: Operator Manual |
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| 1. Basic Duties |
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a. Duties Include but are not Limited to |
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b. Operators versus Site Techs |
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c. Tour guide / PR |
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d. Answering the Phone |
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e. Fire Alarm/Power Outage |
2. Basic Maneuvering |
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a. Checker |
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b. VLDIS |
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c. Logger |
| 3. Tools |
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a. UNIX |
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b. VLDIS |
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c. SCREENS |
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d. IS |
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e. RCMD |
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f. EMACS |
| 4. Pre Obs |
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| 5. Obs |
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