Survey observations began on May 3, 2008, with ZOA (A2144) and GALFACTS (A2390) as commensal partners.

Observations are ongoing, one field at a time. See daily observing schedule and position plots for more details.

A rough outline of survey goals (past and anticipated) is as follows:

2008 Apr - May	pre-survey tests
2008 May - Jun	field A observed
2008 Jun - Aug	field ZW observed
2008 Aug - Oct	field D observed
2009 Summer	complete survey (B + C)
2010 Winter	first public data release
2011 Spring	final public data release

The survey data products (FITS spectral line image cubes) are subject to an 18-month proprietary period before public release. The release dates above presume science cubes are generated as soon as possible after field observations are completed. Earlier access is possible via collaboration with one or more members of the I-GALFA survey team.