4. ISO Operations

• 4.1 The ISO Orbit
  • 4.1.1 Orbit phases
  • 4.1.2 Pointing constraints
• 4.2 The Ground Segment
  • 4.2.1 Ground stations
  • 4.2.2 The Spacecraft Control Centre (SCC)
  • 4.2.3 The Science Operations Centre (SOC)
• 4.3 Observing with ISO
  • 4.3.1 Observing strategy
  • 4.3.2 Guaranteed time and open time programmes
  • 4.3.3 The ISO observing cycle
  • 4.3.4 Community Support
• 4.4 Overview of the Scientific Programme
  • 4.4.1 Large survey programmes
  • 4.4.2 Target of opportunity programmes
  • 4.4.3 Discretionary time programmes
  • 4.4.4 Parallel and serendipity programmes
• 4.5 Overview of Satellite Observing Modes
• 4.6 Overview of Instrument Observing Modes and AOTs