Definitions and Requirements for ABC Observatories
Super Observatory
(SO)
Perform a required set of core measurements
Adhere to standardized protocols
Extended measurements
(detailed chemistry, size distributions, etc.)
Utilize the most advanced instrumentation and techniques (
The facility is available
for the hosting of other scientists
Permanent facility with sufficient space and infrastructure for ABC campaigns
Serves as a training facility
Main Observatory
(MO)
Perform a required
set of core measurements. (
Adhere to standardized protocols.
Auxiliary
(Complementary) Observatory (AO)
Complement the measurements of other observatories