Achievements in reporting period:

This report covers the period between January and September 2009

• Quantitiy of access provided:

286 hours of WSRT time were allocated

• Number of projects completed during the reporting period:

Three projects were completed; the bulk of the observing hours went to one large project (221 out of 286 hours).

• Number of projects planned

Eight projects are eligible for TNA support for the next term of WSRT which starts in December 2009. At least three are expected to be completed by the end of 2009

• Estimated quantity of access in next 12 months

Upwards of 1000 hours

Problems / Issues

• Issues - organisational, administrative or other problems foreseen

None at this point

• Red flags - major problems

None at this point

Forward Look

• Plan for next year – 12 month outlook, more detail in first 6 month (including budget)

TNA observations are expected to continue without major changes in the next year. It is estimated that more than 500 hours will be allocated during the first 6 months of 2010.