[asac] Future Directions for Millimetre Astronomy in the Southern Hemisphere

[Tony Beasley]

Al, I've been invited to talk at this. regards.. Tony


Al Wootten wrote:
> Folks,
> 
> I'm not aware of any ALMA people going to this workshop; Ken Kellerman
> sent me this and I distribute it to the ASAC for their possible interest.
> I would guess that ALMA participation would be welcome.
> 
> -Al
> | *** FIRST ANNOUNCEMENT ***
> | Future Directions for Millimetre Astronomy in the Southern Hemisphere
> | Chowder Bay, Sydney Harbour
> | 30 - 31 March 2006
> | 
> | ** Registration now open. Deadline: 6 March 2006 **
> | 
> | INVITATION:
> | We invite you to attend a workshop to discuss future directions for
> | Southern Hemisphere millimetre-wave astronomy. The next few years
> | will see a plethora of new facilities available for use by the
> | international astronomical community. This workshop is planned in
> | order to discuss the directions their science programs may take, and
> | the complementary aspects of the various facilities that will allow
> | them to further their science programs through collaborative
> | activities.
> | 
> | In Australia, the ATCA now provides a 5-element interferometer at
> | 3mm, and a 6-element interferometer at 12mm, with a 7mm system under
> | development. The Mopra telescope provides a wide-band correlator (8
> | GHz) and on-the-fly mapping. In Chile the NANTEN2, APEX and ASTE
> | telescopes are all under development on the Atacama plateau, and have
> | taken their first data. Construction of ALMA has started. In
> | Antarctica, the South Pole Telescope is under construction, and plans
> | for first-generation terahertz facilities (e.g. HEAT) are well
> | developed.  It is timely to bring together participants from these
> | projects to describe their progress and results, and discuss their
> | future plans. In particular, to facilitate linkages between the
> | facilities, to the mutual benefit of the science they undertake.
> | 
> | We welcome presentations that provide science visions for the various
> | mm-wave facilities, including their strengths and the areas where
> | their capabilities would be enhanced by collaboration. This will be a
> | focussed workshop where, in addition to facilitating linkages between
> | the facilities and their participants, we are also aiming to complete
> | a Millimetre Astronomy White Paper that discusses the future use of
> | Australia's facilities and their role in the era of the full
> | commissioning of the Chilean single-dish facilities and the emergence
> | of ALMA. We invite international contributions to the science program
> | of our facilities, particularly where they will play a complementary
> | role to those operating at higher frequencies.
> | 
> | VENUE:
> | The meeting will be held at the Sydney Harbour Institute for Marine
> | Science at Chowder Bay. This is a former defence facility on Middle
> | Head, near the suburb of Georges Heights, and with expansive views of
> | Sydney Harbour. Seating capacity is limited, so early registration is
> | strongly encouraged. Information on parking and public transport will
> | be provided at a later date.
> | 
> | DATES:
> | 30 - 31 March 2006
> | 
> | WEBSITE:
> | http://www.atnf.csiro.au/whats_on/workshops/mmworkshop2006
> | 
> | IMPORTANT DATES:
> | - 22 December 2005 First Announcement + Open Registration
> | - 25 January 2006 Call for Abstracts
> | - 13 February 2006 Close Registration
> | - 1 March 2006 Final Program
> | - 30 March 2006 Workshop Commences
> | 
> | REGISTRATION:
> | Registration is currently open and will close on 6 March 2006. To
> | register, please use the registration form on the workshop website.
> | Attendance is limited to 40 people. Accepted speakers and invited
> | attendees will be given preference. The registration fee is AUS$100
> | and covers lunch and refreshments on both days plus a welcome
> | reception on the evening of 29 March 2006. The registration fee is to
> | be paid in person at the beginning of the workshop.
> | 
> | PROGRAM:
> | Welcome reception - Wednesday 29 March 2006, 1700
> | Workshop sessions - Thursday and Friday 30-31 March 2006, 0900-1800
> | Workshop Dinner - Thursday 30 March 2006, 1900
> | (A charge may be made for the dinner. Details to be announced at a later
> | date).
> | 
> | The final program will be available on 1 March 2006.
> | 
> | CONTRIBUTIONS:
> | Contributions will be in the form of invited and contributed talks. A
> | call for abstracts will be made on 25 January 2006.
> | 
> | ACCOMMODATION:
> | Sydney has an abundance of accommodation at all price ranges.
> | Reasonable accommodation can be obtained within the range A$100-150.
> | More information is available at the Workshop website. Booking
> | accommodation should be done by the participants directly with the
> | hotels. Most can be done via the web or email. The organising
> | committee cannot book accommodation but would help if there are
> | problems.
> | 
> | WORKSHOP DINNER:
> | A conference dinner is planned for the evening of 30 March 2006. The
> | cost for this depends on numbers and will be in the range AUS$60-110.
> | The cost will be borne by the participants unless sponsorship is
> | found. Details will be given once likely numbers are better known.
> | Payments (if necessary) will be collected when registering at the
> | workshop.
> | 
> | PROGRAM COMMITTEE:
> | Michael Burton (UNSW)
> | Kate Brooks (ATNF)
> | Tony Wong (ATNF)
> | 
> | LOCAL ORGANISING COMMITTEE:
> | Kate Brooks (ATNF)
> | Michael Burton (UNSW)
> | Maria Cunningham (UNSW)
> | Jürgen Ott (ATNF)
> | Andrew Walsh (UNSW)
> | Tony Wong (ANTF)
> | Sue Little (ATNF)
> | 
> | To contact the LOC or if you have a general enquiry then please email:
> | mmworkshop2006-loc at csiro.au
> | --
> | 
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