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SKADS aims to Demonstrate SKA Scientific Viability and Readiness

SKADS: Stated Objectives. SKADS aims to Demonstrate SKA Scientific Viability and Readiness Demonstrate cost-effective Engineering Solutions and Technological Readiness Deliver a costed SKA Design.

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SKADS aims to Demonstrate SKA Scientific Viability and Readiness

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  1. SKADS: Stated Objectives SKADS aims to • Demonstrate SKA Scientific Viability and Readiness • Demonstrate cost-effective Engineering Solutions and Technological Readiness • Deliver a costed SKA Design “The structure is optimized to continuously map the scientific requirements onto the technical specifications to produce a common design goal.” “The work has clear objectives, milestones and deliverables to provide outcomes in measurable and verifiable form”

  2. SKADS Preparation • Dec 2002: “Let’s start” meeting at ASTRON • Feb 2003: Grenoble (small part) • Feb 2003: Medicina • Mar 2003: Schiphol • May 2003: Jodrell Bank • June 2003 Schiphol • Sept 2003: Nancay • Nov 2003: Florence • Nov 2003; Brussels • Dec 2003: Schiphol • Feb 2004: Madrid • Mar 2004: Proposal submitted We took a long time to get the structure “right” and then had many further set-up meetings

  3. Conclusions of 2008 Workshop New DNA  explosion of “life forms” “Survival of fittest” taking place (Darwinian evolution) • Original plan validated - no need to change course significantly • Developing world-leadingscience and technical simulations setting the standards • Leading the development of Aperture Arrays and electronic beam forming • new and highly flexible ways of observing the radio sky - vital for key SKA science objectives including opportunities for new discovery • lots of practical work with highly promising results – beginning to feel “real” • Constructing three demonstrators (EMBRACE, 2-PAD, BEST) to test out different aspects these concepts – at this stage there is vitality in diversity • Working on state-of-the–art generic sub-system technologies relevant to the SKA – with promising results. • Developed a specific implementable vision of the SKA (the SKADS Benchmark Scenario) and a sophisticated cost model (within the international context) • The next generation is not neglected…. Many able ( & young) scientists and engineers attracted into SKADS/SKA “family” + Marie Curie training programme Things are going well – but SKADS will end next summer….

  4. Upcoming European challenges • More European coherence within international “PrepSKA” required • ESKAC reformed as over-arching focus of effort • Securing funding to maintain scope of programme • no specific EC funding as a focus – contrasts with SKADS • PrepSKA programme is vital but not enough to fully cohere Europe • Path2SKA should be a major boost • “AA readiness for Phase 1”: both technically and politically vital ! • Astronomical-grade performances in stand alone and interferometry modes • Environmental robustness on an SKA-type site • Technology choices • AAVP emerging: (A3IV, AA-SEM, DAAVS) and Path2SKA • VERY FOCUSSED European-led programme is crucial for post-SKADS  needs to be planned as a complete whole - like SKADS  will take many meetings to generate the plan (already 3-4 AAVP)  also must incorporate a European dish contribution

  5. SKADS Preparation • Dec 2002: “Let’s start” meeting at ASTRON • Feb 2003: Grenoble (small part) • Feb 2003: Medicina • Mar 2003: Schiphol • May 2003: Jodrell Bank • June 2003 Schiphol • Sept 2003: Nancay • Nov 2003: Florence • Nov 2003; Brussels • Dec 2003: Schiphol • Feb 2004: Madrid • Mar 2004: Proposal submitted We took a long time to get the structure “right” and then had many further set-up meetings

  6. Next meetings….. • End October 2008: DSP/RFI algorithms Medicina • 10-14 November 2008: WP2 Kick-off Manchester • January 21/22 2009: SKADS Board + ESKAC (AAVP) Madrid • Feb 18-20 2009: SKA2009 Workshop on high DR imaging Capetown • June 2009: Final SKADS Board + ESKAC (AAVP) ???? • October 2009: 5th SKADS Workshop + ESKAC (AAVP)Dwingeloo

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