Semester 2008A Important Dates
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Semester 2008A Important Dates
Key dates and events in the proposal process are shown below. The Phase I and Phase II deadlines are highlighted.
Date | Event | Comments |
1 October 2007 | Proposal deadline | Proposals received by National Gemini Offices (NGOs) - see partner-specific pages |
Set by partner | NTAC meetings | Separate scientific and technical assessments by each Gemini partner ("National TACs") |
No later than 15 November | E-transmission | Electronic transmission of proposals to Gemini from NTACs |
22 November | Draft queue and classical schedule | Drafts generated by operations staff and distributed to ITAC members |
27-28 November | ITAC | International Time Allocation Committee meets to resolve issues and recommend programs |
7 December | Final queue/schedule, and ITAC & Gemini feedback to NGOs | After approval by Gemini Director |
12 December | Queue and classical schedule on web | Phase II programs ("skeletons") available in Observing Database; 2008A OT released |
14 January 2008 | Phase II deadline | Final PI deadline for submission of completed Phase II Science Programs to National Offices (earlier submission is encouraged) |
28 January 2007 | Phase II review complete | Goal for electronic transfer of checked Phase II programs from National Offices to Gemini |
1 February 2008 | Start of semester 2008A | 2008A programs may be observed earlier to fill queue nights |
15 February 2008 | Queue fully loaded | Goal for activation of all Phase II programs |
Last update August 30, 2007; Sandy Leggett