The Square Kilometre Array : A Science Mega-Project in the Making, 1990-2012

The Square Kilometre Array A Science Mega-Project in the Making, 1990-2012

The Square Kilometre Array (SKA) is a grand vision project to build the most sensitive radio telescope in the world. This open access book tells the story of its development – a story of transformational science, innovative engineering, and global collaboration. Its journey has been long and complex...

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Detalles Bibliográficos
Autor principal: Schilizzi, Richard T. (-)
Otros Autores: Ekers, Ronald D., Dewdney, Peter E., Crosby, Philip
Formato: Libro electrónico
Idioma:Inglés
Publicado: Cham : Springer International Publishing 2024.
Edición:1st ed. 2024.
Colección:Historical & Cultural Astronomy,
Materias:
Physics > History.
Astronomy > Observations.
Cosmology.
History of Physics and Astronomy.
Astronomy, Observations and Techniques.
Ver en Biblioteca Universitat Ramon Llull:https://discovery.url.edu/permalink/34CSUC_URL/1im36ta/alma991009841234006719
Tabla de Contenidos:
  • Preface
  • Introduction
  • Large Radio Telescopes and the Emergence of the SKA, 1957-1993
  • Evolution of the SKA Science Case
  • Innovation meets Reality – The SKA design
  • Global Collaboration on Science and Technology: The SKA Journey from "Grass-roots" to the World´s Largest Radio Telescope
  • Project Politics and Funding
  • Site Selection
  • Industry Engagement
  • The SKA as a Mega-Science Project.

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