Dear Ann,
These are all excellent questions. Unfortunately the exact modes that will be offered at Early Science are still being discussed. We will keep this ticket open and let you know this as soon as we know. FYI, as I write this, there is an on-going readiness review in Chile. The results of this review and other information is expected to be available to the ALMA board which will make the decision on the date for the Early Science Call for Proposals. The current date for the Call for Proposals is expected to be no earlier than early December.
I am sorry I cannot give you more definitive answers right now but please do not hesitate to contact us if you have other questions.
-Kartik
These are all excellent questions. Unfortunately the exact modes that will be offered at Early Science are still being discussed. We will keep this ticket open and let you know this as soon as we know. FYI, as I write this, there is an on-going readiness review in Chile. The results of this review and other information is expected to be available to the ALMA board which will make the decision on the date for the Early Science Call for Proposals. The current date for the Call for Proposals is expected to be no earlier than early December.
I am sorry I cannot give you more definitive answers right now but please do not hesitate to contact us if you have other questions.
-Kartik