Observing Blocks

The software needed to translate the Observing Block description into a set of executable sequencer commands has been developed for FIES and the ALFOSC in Imaging and Spectroscopy modes, and is actively being tested. Beyond some technical comments, it was noted that in practise the system of defining OBs, converting them, and executing the resulting scripts was considered to not be very transparent, or intuitive to use. This has also partly to do with individual preferences, and it was decided to have a joint appraisal, test and upgrade session with all the astronomy and software staff involved. The idea is to come to some consensus on how to improve the user friendliness of the system.

The compiler modules for the remaining instruments/modes will be developed and tested in the coming months.