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Scientific completeness: Significant synthesis capabilities exist within the package at present, but they need to be more widely used in the scientific community. This problem can be addressed through improved vertical integration of synthesis applications, and in the addition of scientific completeness beyond the current thin-path capabilities. In this area, the full completion of connected-element capabilities takes priority over VLBI.
Time-critical local priorities: It is important that the project meet time-critical targets required for successful AIPS++ use at consortia sites, particularly where the use of AIPS++ is closely integrated into the critical path required for instrument use or operation.
Basic automated imaging: The synthesis infrastructure is sufficiently developed to allow the implementation of basic automated imaging capabilities, applicable to both off-line and real-time imaging. It is appropriate during this development cycle to continue initial work in this area in the main package, and to coordinate similar developments at other consortium sites to maximize component re-use in pipeline development.
Automated testing: Expanding the automated testing of synthesis capabilities using simulated data is a priority during this cycle, both at the C++ and Glish level. This has benefits in speeding up release testing, and in daily and weekly checks of system integrity for end-users.

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