SVOM Science User Support Services at Chinese Science Center
Abstract
The Chinese-French SVOM (Space-based Multi-band Astronomical Variable Objects Monitor) mission is dedicated to the study of gamma-ray bursts (GRBs) from the distant universe. A key component of the SVOM Chinese Ground Segment, the Science User Support Services (SUSS) provides comprehensive support for the mission's scientific operations. SUSS consists of two integral pillars: a suite of specialized software tools that automate key workflows, and a dedicated User Support Team that delivers expert-led, human services. These human-delivered services include operational coordination across telescope networks, direct technical assistance to astronomers, user training, and proactive problem-solving throughout the observation lifecycle. This paper focuses on the organization of SVOM scientific operations and the role of SUSS in facilitating these tasks. We provide a detailed description of the SUSS software architecture and its functionalities, encompassing the General Platform, the Burst Advocate (BA) support tools for GRB counterpart identification, the Target of Opportunity (ToO) support tools, and the General Program (GP) support tools. The structure and services provided by the user support team at the Chinese Science Center (CSC) are also elaborated. Furthermore, we evaluate the performance of SUSS during its first operational year, assessing its effectiveness in fulfilling user requirements. The evaluation offers valuable insights to guide future user support strategies and software enhancements, ultimately enabling better service for the SVOM scientific community.
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Cite
@article{arxiv.2604.24251,
title = {SVOM Science User Support Services at Chinese Science Center},
author = {Xu-hui Han and Li-ping Xin and Jing Wang and Yu-jie Xiao and Pin-pin Zhang and Ruo-song Zhang and Hong-bo Cai and Hui-jun Chen and Jin-song Deng and Wen-long Dong and Lei Huang and Lin Lan and Hua-li Li and Guang-wei Li and Xiao-meng Lu and Yu-lei Qiu and Chao Wu and Wen-jin Xie and Da-wei Xu and Jing-ran Xu and Yang Xu and Zhu-heng Yao and Mo Zhang and Xue-ying Zhao and Wei-kang Zheng and Ya-tong Zheng and Xiao-xiao Zhou and Jian-yan Wei},
journal= {arXiv preprint arXiv:2604.24251},
year = {2026}
}
Comments
Accepted for publication in the SVOM special issue in Research in Astronomy and Astrophysics, 14 pages, 12 figures