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Explore optimal field-of-view tiling strategies for the SPOTLIGHT survey using multi-beam synthesis techniques in this 17-minute conference talk. Learn how to maximize observational efficiency by strategically arranging multiple beams to achieve comprehensive sky coverage while minimizing gaps and overlaps. Discover the mathematical frameworks and computational approaches used to determine the most effective beam positioning patterns for fast radio transient detection. Examine the trade-offs between survey depth, sky coverage, and observational time constraints when designing multi-beam observing strategies. Understand how proper tiling optimization can significantly enhance the discovery potential of commensal surveys like SPOTLIGHT, which operates alongside the Giant Metrewave Radio Telescope (GMRT) to search for fast radio bursts and other transient phenomena. Gain insights into the technical challenges of coordinating multiple simultaneous beams and the algorithms developed to solve complex geometric optimization problems in radio astronomy survey design.
