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Array Science Center Development: Meeting High Expectations in Astronomy

Array Science Center for EVLA/VLBA aims to raise scientific leadership in cm-wavelength astronomy by providing expert staff, data support, and research grants. Includes plans for operations personnel and cost management.

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Array Science Center Development: Meeting High Expectations in Astronomy

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  1. EVLA OperationsJim Ulvestad Array Science Center Concept (Requirements) Staffing and Cost Plans EVLA Mid-Project Review May 11-12, 2006

  2. Array Science Center Vision • ALMA is raising the bar on expectations for data delivery and science support for all astronomers • Such a vision was not clearly defined at the time of initial EVLA proposal in 2000 • All NRAO telescopes should provide similar levels of services • Array Science Center for EVLA/VLBA will play a scientific leadership role in cm-wavelength astronomy • Algorithm & hardware development, science research support, visitor programs, engagement with community in planning future programs • Challenge: Carry out an Array Science Center development without breaking the bank! EVLA Mid-Project Review May 11-12, 2006

  3. Science Center Requirements • Enable non-radio astronomers to carry out observations that reach their science goals • Provide calibrated data & reference images for most observations, and science-quality images for standard modes, with on-line archive • Support transportable post-processing package, plus in-house capability to process the most demanding observations • Provide expert scientific staff in supportive research environment • Fund page-charge support, meetings, postdocs, visitor program • Provide instrument renewal budget and associated teams • Provide research grants, up to level recommended by decadal panel • Operate Education Center (separate funding for construction) EVLA Mid-Project Review May 11-12, 2006

  4. Operations Personnel Summary EVLA Mid-Project Review May 11-12, 2006

  5. Operations Personnel Plan, 2006-2012 • Exclusive of full Array Science Center (annual increments not yet staged for ASC) EVLA Mid-Project Review May 11-12, 2006

  6. Total EVLA/VLBA Ops Costs (FY03 $$) EVLA Mid-Project Review May 11-12, 2006

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