SKA 2010

SKA activity world-wide is gathering pace as the project moves towards
funding and site decisions in a few years time. PrepSKA and its
sub-system verification programs, TDP, SKADS, and the Precursor and
Pathfinder projects, are all contributing to the body of knowledge
needed for the costed system design and SKA implementation plan to be
delivered at the end of PrepSKA.  On the astronomical side, the SKA
science case is being refined and deepened through the focus on
multi-wavelength observations and science simulations being carried
out around the world.

The aim of SKA2010 is to bring the astronomical and engineering
community together to discuss
1. The latest astronomical results in SKA-relevant areas,
2. The status of engineering studies for the SKA systems and
   sub-systems, and
3. Design/science trade-off issues for the SKA.
The results of these discussions are likely to have substantial impact
on the direction of the Project.

Session Topics

We invite papers on the following SKA science or engineering topics,
particularly those that emphasize the impact on the scientific
observations to be conducted by the SKA or that take a
system-engineering approach to the design of the telescope:
* Science with the SKA
* Receptor Engineering
* Pathfinder/Precursor Project Science Talks and the SKA
* Software and Data Management
* SKA Configuration and Operations

Registration and Logistics
Dates: 2010 March 22--25
Venue: SKA Program Development Office, University of Manchester,
       Manchester, UK

Registration: enquiries@skatelescope.org
              http://www.skatelescope.org/pages/SKA2010/ska2010.htm


Invited Speakers
 
F. Abdalla
P. Padovani
D. Psaltis
J. Pritchard
G. Bower (TBC)
J. Greaves
L. Greenhill
J. Jonas
M. Kramer
R. Norris
R. Perley
H. Rottgering
I. Smail (TBC)
L. Stavely-Smith

Organizing Committee
R. Schilizzi                        P. Dewdney
J. Lazio                            K. Cloete
J. Cordes                           T. Cornwell
R. Fender                           B. Gaensler
M. Hoare                            J. Jonas
P. Napier                           S. Ransom
J. van Gorkom                       A. van Ardenne
K. Kellermann