# Scientists Guide

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**Audience:** Researchers using CCAT data and HPC resources
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This guide helps scientists access observational data, use the HPC cluster for analysis, and navigate the operations database interface.

## Accessing Resources

```{toctree}
:maxdepth: 1

private/ramses_account
data_staging
ui_usage
pipelines
```

## Overview

As a scientist working with CCAT data, you have access to:

- **HPC Cluster (RAMSES)** - High-performance computing resources for data analysis
- **Data Staging System** - Request and retrieve observational data for analysis
- **Operations Database UI** - Browse observations, data products, and metadata
- **Analysis Pipelines** - Pre-configured workflows for common data reduction tasks

## Getting Help

- Check the individual sections above for detailed guides
- Contact the data center team for technical support
- Review the {doc}`../overview/core_concepts` section for terminology and system overview