We have developped different softwares modules to achieve the TAROT primary goal which is the detection of GRB optical counterparts and this work has lead to establish new methods to optimmally schedule observations through what we have called the MAJORDOME and an image processing software TAITAR (discussed in a forthcoming paper). The next steps for the MAJORDOME will be to optimally program observations over a larger scale of time as a week or a month. Though, each run procedure will generate a time table optimized for the next month for instance. We also work on the possibility to schedule observations in non-ideal conditions (i.e. during Moon time, between nautical and astronomical sunset). An interesting possibility will be the use of the cloud coverage map to perform observations in selected parts of the sky. The tool will then be of great interest for every automated ground based telescope.
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