Automated project completion forecasting

Alexandra J. Tetarenko; Harriet Parsons; Sarah Graves; Jessica Dempsey

doi:10.1117/12.2561634

13 December 2020 Automated project completion forecasting

Alexandra J. Tetarenko, Harriet Parsons, Sarah Graves, Jessica Dempsey

Proceedings Volume 11449, Observatory Operations: Strategies, Processes, and Systems VIII; 1144919 (2020) https://doi.org/10.1117/12.2561634
Event: SPIE Astronomical Telescopes + Instrumentation, 2020, Online Only

Abstract

In the age of Large Programs and Big Data a key component in project planning for ground-based astronomical observatories is understanding how to balance users demands and telescope capabilities. In particular, future planning for operations requires us to assess the impact of a complex set of parameters, such as right ascension, instrument, and sky condition pressures over coming semesters. Increased understanding of these parameters can provide: improved scientific output, better management of user expectations, more accurate advertised/allocated time under a Call for Proposals, and improved scheduling for instrumental commissioning and engineering work. We present ongoing efforts by staff at the James Clerk Maxwell Telescope (JCMT) to build a tool to provide automated completion forecasting of Large Programs undertaken at this telescope, which make up 50% of the observing time available at the JCMT.

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Alexandra J. Tetarenko, Harriet Parsons, Sarah Graves, and Jessica Dempsey "Automated project completion forecasting", Proc. SPIE 11449, Observatory Operations: Strategies, Processes, and Systems VIII, 1144919 (13 December 2020); https://doi.org/10.1117/12.2561634

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