Parkes observations for project P511 semester 2009OCTS

We request continuing timing observations of eight rotating radio transients. Since the last observing semester, we have achieved phase-connected solutions for four additional sources, and have submitted three papers which make use of the Parkes data from this program. The observations proposed here are crucial for continuing with this progress, and for understanding the emission mechanism of these sources and for determining how they relate to other neutron star populations. We aim to continue to time the sources with phase-connected solutions to search for glitches (as seen for J1819-1458) or other timing abnormalities. We also request timing observations of three new RRATs. These observations are the cornerstone of an extensive campaign at X-ray, radio and infrared wavelengths.