Pooled observing

As in the previous semesters, we plan to reserve a large fraction of the winter semester for pooled observing. The proposals participating in the pool are observed by Granada staff and cooperating external astronomers, coordinated by Axel Weiss. The participating proposals are grouped according to their demand on weather quality and will be observed following the priorities assigned by the program committee. The organization of the observing pool is described at ./IRAMES/observing/flexible/flexible.html. Typically, the bolometer proposals are included in the pool, along with suitable heterodyne proposals. Participation in the pool is voluntary, and the respective box on the proposal form should be checked.

As a backup for poor 1mm observing conditions, simple spectroscopic proposals at lower frequencies are often ideal. We therefore encourage submission of such proposals, essentially at frequencies below $\sim105$ GHz and including the newly opened range below 80 GHz. The ``pool'' box should be checked on the proposal cover sheet.