Updates on Survey Cadence Optimization

Submitted by mgraham on Sun, 05/24/2026 - 12:38

What is the observing strategy the LSST will start (or has started) with for Year 1, and a look toward the rest of the 10-year survey. Reports from the SCOC and the LSST Survey Scheduling team.

Lead or Chair for this Session:

Federica Bianco, Lynne Jones

Category:

Science

Location:

Kavli

Timeblock:

10:30am - 12:00pm

Day:

Tuesday

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