General Visitors
General Visitors
General visitors are those who are not engaged in construction work at the TAO site. For example, researchers, visitors, and inspectors (including contractors who are not engaged in construction work).
If you are engaged in construction work, please visit https://tao-telescope.atlassian.net/wiki/spaces/VisitTAO/pages/29458542..
If you are unsure which category you are under, please contact visit-tao@ioa.s.u-tokyo.ac.jp.
Flow of visiting procedures
Before the visit
1. Submission of Documents
Please submit the following documents to visit-tao@ioa.s.u-tokyo.ac.jp at least two weeks prior to travel
| Document | Forms and Samples | Note |
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1 | Application form for a visit |
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2 | Copy of passport |
| To be used to request a visit to the TAO base facility and to provide information to El Loa Hospital in Calama. |
3 | Waiver agreement |
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2. Safety lecture before visiting TAO site
Take a safety lecture held by TAO before you visit TAO site. In particular, first-time visitors are required to take this lecture.
Please contact visit-tao@ioa.s.u-tokyo.ac.jp to inquire about the type of lecture ( face-to-face, online, or viewing videos and materials) and the date and time of the lecture. The lecture will take approximately one hour. For more information, please seehttps://tao-telescope.atlassian.net/wiki/spaces/VisitTAO/pages/85557249.
3. High Altitude Medical Examination before visiting TAO site
To visit the TAO site, you must complete a High Altitude Health Examination.
Hypoxia tolerance test is optional
Expenses paid on your own
Please refer to the TAO High Altitude Medical Examination outline below for the examination items and the medical certificate form.
Please make sure that none of the "absolute contraindications" or "relative contraindications" listed on page 2 of the TAO Annual Altitude Health Evaluation apply to you.
When a medical certificate is issued, please submit it to visit-tao@ioa.s.u-tokyo.ac.jp.
Corresponding | Details and Flow |
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The Institute of Medical Science, The University of Tokyo | <Available Dates and Times> Every Thursday, 14:00-16:00 <Time required> 1.5 to 2 hours <Consultation fee> Approx. 30,000 yen /Payable by credit card <Reservation method> TEL: 03-5449-5560 <Belongings> 【Flow of examination】 ~Move to the 2nd floor~ ~Move to the 1st floor~ Payment, etc. |
4. Additional Preparation
Preparation of documents and procedures required for entry and exit
Please refer to https://tao-telescope.atlassian.net/wiki/spaces/VisitTAO/pages/29458643.
What to bring
When bringing prescription drugs, please bring a copy of the prescription with the drug's trade name and the name of the drug, as well as a translation of the prescription.
MASTER or VISA credit cards are widely accepted. Your credit card's international cash service allows you to withdraw Chilean pesos at ATMs in San Pedro de Atacama. It is recommended that you deactivate your security in advance.
Preparation for local living
If you need assistance from TAO with any of the following arrangements, please contact visit-tao@ioa.s.u-tokyo.ac.jp.
Transportation between Calama Airport and San Pedro de Atacama (rental car, TransVip, etc.)
Lodging at San Pedro de Atacama (if you need lodging at the TAO base facility, please contact visit-tao@ioa.s.u-tokyo.ac.jp)
Meals, boxed lunches
Laundry and cleaning
Cold-weather clothing and protective equipment
After entering Chile
1. Safety Protocols for Visiting TAO Site
We ask that you follow the following safety protocols while working at the TAO site.
2. Precautions for Visiting TAO Site
Other
Medical Certificate Format for TAO Visitors