WP 017:ASTRONOMICAL SITE TESTING

GOAL:

Explore the predictability of observational conditions at La Silla and Paranal

To develop prototypes for the VLT Astronomical Site Monitor and implement them at La Silla.

To survey other potential sites worldwide and continuously follow-up the astroclimate of La Silla and Paranal

WP 927: SITE MONITORING SYSTEM

GOAL:

Following the conclusions reached in WP017,

to develop the VLT Astronomical Site Monitor, an operational set of instruments and models providing on line information about the current and future observing conditions