Please follow the guideline given below. (email-dated Date: Fri, 2 Aug 2019)


1. Before the start of observations, say one/two hours, please check all
    the files needed for making observations, including settings needed,
    etc. If these files are not available, please contact to the concerned
    person.

2. Check the disk space before starting the observation.

3. Once the observation has begun, please check the parameters in the lta
    file, TPA, source co-ordinates, etc. and make sure they are consistent
    with the inputs from the users.

4. Mention all the details in the gtaclog during the observations; avoid
    filling the gtaclog after completing the observations.  Please make the
    gtaclog as complete as possible.  In addition, if there are issues
    e.g. wind, power-failure, etc., kindly do include these, mention of
    the problems, approximate amount of time lost, etc., as well in the
    observations gtaclog and make it as detailed as possible.

5. Whensoever needed, please generate a call-sheet.

6. Submit the gtaclog immediately after the observations. Occasionally,
    failure of internet at the GMRT, kindly attend to all gtaclogs post
    observations and do the needful.

7. When an error happens say with a test or GTAC observing run, pl. do
    bring it to someone's notice.  This error could be of any nature, a
    mistake on our part, an error in the source-file or command-file
    provided by the user, etc.  We should inform the user and take
    corrective measures, e.g., perform make-up observation, if needed.

8. Strictly follow the scheduled time as shown in the GTAC schedule for
    all GTAC/TEST/... observations.  The user cannot ask for additional
    amount of time than what is reflected in the GTAC schedule towards
    his/her test/GTAC project.