AstroSat Science Support Cell
J. Roy, Md S. Alam, C. Balamurugan, D. Bhattacharya, P. Bhoye, G. C., Dewangan, M. Hulsurkar, N. Mali, R. Misra, A. Pore
TL;DR
The AstroSat Science Support Cell (ASSC) facilitates India's first multi-wavelength space observatory by supporting proposal submissions, data analysis, user training, and operational workflows through a dedicated web portal and software systems.
Contribution
This paper details the functions and services of the ASSC, highlighting its role in enabling effective utilization of AstroSat for the scientific community.
Findings
Established a comprehensive support system for AstroSat users.
Organized training and workshops to enhance user capabilities.
Maintains a centralized proposal and data processing platform.
Abstract
AstroSat is India's first dedicated multi-wavelength space observatory launched by the Indian Space Research Organisation (ISRO) on 28 September 2015. After launch, the AstroSat Science Support Cell (ASSC) was set up as a joint venture of ISRO and the Inter-University Centre for Astronomy and Astrophysics (IUCAA) with the primary purpose of facilitating the use of AstroSat, both for making observing proposals and for utilising archival data. The ASSC organises meetings, workshops and webinars to train users in these activities, runs a help desk to address user queries, provides utility tools and disseminates analysis software through a consolidated web portal. It also maintains the AstroSat Proposal Processing System (APPS) which is deployed at ISSDC, a software platform central to the workflow management of AstroSat operations. This paper illustrates the various aspects of ASSC…
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