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Rapid identification of the afterglows to GRB is essential for their
localisation and for the characterisation of their early properties and
evolution. We are currently streamlining the identification procedures to
minimise overhead. We have set up procedures for generation of web pages
containing
all relevant information about a given GRB error box. We have implemented
automatic transfer of data, pipeline processing of the images, including
basic reductions and astrometry, and are currently developing procedures
for automatic calibration and object matching. Our current goal is to be able
to issue a GCN circular with a short list of candidate OTs within a few hours
after an image (which allows an OT detection) has been obtained.
Acknowledgements
We are grateful to the entire SAX GRB team for their swift distribution
of GRB coordinates and to the NOT Director for supporting our rapid
response programme.
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