RADIONET
Radio Advanced Astronomy in Europe
Sito web: www.radionet-eu.org
Abstract: The RadioNet Integrated Infrastructure Initiative (I3) is a logical continuation of the very successful FP5 Infrastructure Cooperation Network (ICN) of the same name (HPRI-CT-1999-40003). RadioNet has pulled together all of Europe's leading astronomy facilities to produce a focused, coherent and integrated project that will significantly enhance the quality and quantity of science performed by European astronomers. RadioNet has 20 partners. They range from operators of radio telescope facilities to laboratories that specialize in micro-electronics, MMIC design and superconducting component fabrication
The principal and specific objectives of RadioNet are:
- To provide an integrated radio astronomy network which will ensure that European scientists have access to world-class facilities;
- To provide an integrated research and development programme which will support and enhance European radio astronomy facilities;
- To develop a programme of networking activities which will ensure close European collaboration in engineering, software development and science. Networking in this manner will result in major enhancements that will not otherwise have be possible and will significantly strengthen all aspects of European radio astronomy;
- To train the next generation of astronomers to use the current state-of-the-art and future radio astronomy facilities;
- To train and nurture the next generation of engineers who will build the instruments of the future;
- To promote a common and unified approach to user support across the European radio facilities;
- To prepare for the next generation of world-class radio astronomy facilities through a wide discussion of their scientific motivation, through integrated research and development initiatives, and through the planning of the future structure of European radio astronomy;
- To strengthen the entire European astronomical community via the development of close and effective links with our partner I3s, EuroPlaNet, OPTICON and ILIAS.
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