Comites
CONSEJO ASESOR DE ASTRONOMÍA 2010
| Nombre | Cargo |
|---|---|
Sra. Vivian Heyl S. Sra. María Elena Boisier P. |
Presidenta de CONICYT |
Sr. Alejandro Clocchiatti |
Director Departamento de Astronomía y Astrofísica, Pontificia Universidad Católica de Chile |
Sr. Michel Cure |
Astrónomo, Universidad de Valparaíso |
Sr. Álvaro Fischer |
Presidente de Fundación Ciencia y Evolución |
Sr. Mario Hamuy |
Director Departamento de Astronomía, Universidad de Chile |
Sr. Leopoldo Infante |
Presidente Sociedad Chilena de Astronomía |
Sr. Bruno Philippi |
Consejero Electivo, SOFOFA |
Sra. Amelia Ramírez. |
Directora Departamento de Física, Universidad de la Serena |
Claudio Maggi |
Director Ejecutivo, Innova Chile |
CONSEJO FONDO GEMINI-CONICYT
| Función | Año 2008 | Año 2009 |
|---|---|---|
Presidenta(s) de CONICYT |
Sra. Vivian Heyl |
Sra. Vivian Heyl S. (ene-oct 2009) Sra. María Elena Boisier Pons (nov ->) |
Asesora de la Presidenta de CONICYT |
Sr. Javier González |
Sra. Paula González |
Astrónomo |
Dr. Hernán Quintana PUC |
Dr. Marcio Catelán PUC |
Astrónomo |
Dr. José Maza UCHILE |
Dr. José Maza UCHILE |
Astrónomo |
Dr. Wolfgan Gieren UDEC |
Dr. Ronald Mennickent UDEC |
Astrónomo |
Dra. María Teresa Ruiz UCHILE |
Dr. Matthias Schreiber, UV |
Ministerio de Relaciones Exteriores, Representante |
Sr. Luciano Parodi |
Sr. Gabriel Rodriguez |
Ministerio de Hacienda, Representante |
Dr. José Espinoza |
Dr. José Espinoza |
Consorcio Internacional GEMINI, Representante |
Dra. Sally Oey |
Dr. Kepler de Sousa Oliveira |
COMITÉ MIXTO FONDO ALMA-CONICYT
| Función | Año 2008 | Año 2009 |
|---|---|---|
Presidenta(s) de CONICYT |
Sra. Vivian Heyl |
Sra. Vivian Heyl (ene-oct 2009) Sra. María Elena Boisier Pons (nov ->) |
Astrónomo Representante PUC |
Dr. Gaspar Galaz |
Dr. Gaspar Galaz |
Astrónomo Representante UCHILE |
Dr. Diego Mardones |
Dr. René Mendez |
Director de Atacama Large Milimeter Array (ALMA) |
Dr. Massimo Tarenghi |
Dr. Thijs de Graauw |
Representante de Associated Universities Inc. |
Dr. Eduardo Hardy |
Dr. Eduardo Hardy |
Representante de European Southern Observatory |
Dr. Félix Mirabel |
Dr. Massimo Tarenghi |
Representante de National Astronomical Observatory of Japan |
Dr. Ryusuke Ogasawara |
Dr. Ryusuke Ogasawara |
Representante del Ministerio de Relaciones Exteriores |
Sr. Luciano Parodi |
Sr. Gabriel Rodríguez |
COMITÉ DE ASIGNACIÓN DE TIEMPO DE TELESCOPIO GEMINI (CAT)
| Año 2008 | Año 2009 (desde sept 2008) | Año 2010 (desde oct. 2009) |
|---|---|---|
Dra. Paulina Lira (UCHILE, Presidenta) |
Dra. Paulina Lira (UCHILE, Presidenta) |
Dr. Felipe Barrientos (PUC, Presidente) |
Dr. Michael West (ESO) |
Dr. Michael West (ESO) |
Dra. Claudia Winge (GEMINI) |
Dr. Neil Nagar (UDEC) |
Dr. Neil Nagar (UDEC) |
Dr. Tom Richtler (UDEC) |
Dr. Mark Phillips (Carnegie Institution of Washington) |
Dr. Mark Phillips (Carnegie Institution of Washington) |
Dr. Roberto Propís (Cerro Tololo) |
Dr. Simón Casassus (UCHILE) |
Dra. Jura Borissova (UV) |
Dra. Jura Borissova (UV) |
Dr. Nicholas Suntzeff (University of Texas) |
Dr. Christophe Dumas (ESO) |
Dr. Christophe Dumas (ESO) |
Dr. Felipe Barrientos (PUC) |
Dr. Felipe Barrientos (PUC) |
Dr. Edgardo Costa (UCHILE) |
COMITÉ DE ASIGNACIÓN DE TIEMPO DE TELESCOPIO APEX (TAC)
| Año 2008 | Año 2009 | Año 2010 |
|---|---|---|
Dr. Leopoldo Infante (PUC) Presidente |
Dr. Leopoldo Infante (PUC) Presidente |
Dr. Neil Nagar, UDEC (Dic-2009, Presidente) |
Dr. Neil Nagar (UDEC) |
Dr. Neil Nagar (UDEC) |
Dr. Leopoldo Infante (PUC) Presidente |
Dr. Richard Hill (ALMA) |
Dieter Nuernberg (ESO) |
Dr. Rainer Mauesberger (ALMA) |
Dr. David Rabanus (APEX - ESO) |
Dr. Simon Casassus (UCHILE) |
Dr. Juan Cortés (ALMA) |
Dr. Simon Casassus (UCHILE) |
Carlos de Breuck (ESO - APEX) |
Carlos de Breuck (ESO - APEX) |
Dr. Dieter Nuernberg (ESO) |
Dr. Michael Dumke (APEX) |
Dr. Michael Dumke (APEX) |
Dr. Rodrigo Parra (PUC) Secretario |
Dr. Alexandre Roman (ULS) Secretario |
Dr. Alexandre Roman (ULS) Secretario |
CNTAC (actualizado en Diciembre 2007)
Comité nacional evaluador de propuestas y de asignación de tiempo de telescopio Chileno para CTIO y Las Campanas, según acuerdos entre la Universidad de Chile (UCh) y CTIO, y UCh y Carnegie. Este comité es organizado y es responsabilidad de la dirección del Departamento de Astronomía de la Universidad de Chile.
Marcio Catelan
Mario Hamuy (Chair)
Steve Heathcote
Kotaro Khono
Sebastian Lopez
Diego Mardones
Neil Nagar
Nelson Padilla
Mark Phillips
Andreas Reisenegger
Matthias Schreiber
Alistair Walker
ESO (actualizado en Enero de 2008)
OPC: Comité de Programas de observación.
STC: Comité Científico y Técnico.
UC : Comité de usuarios de ESO.
Paneles: Subcomités de evaluación de programas de observación.
Wolfgang Gieren (UC, 2005 - presente)
Doug Geisler (panel, 2007 - presente)
Dante Minniti (STC, 2003 - presente)
Leopoldo Infante (OPC, 2007 - presente)
Manuela Zoccali (panel, 2007 - presente)
Comite Asesor de Astrofisica de CONICYT (actualizado enero 2005)
Comité que asesora al Presidente de CONICYT en materias astrofísicas. Sus miembros son nombrados por el Presidente de CONICYT. Entre otras labores este comité asesora a CONICYT en aspectos científicos y técnicos relacionados con los proyectos Gemini y ALMA.
Leonardo Bronfman
Guido Garay
Wolfgang Gieren
Leopoldo Infante
Jorge May
José Maza
Dante Minniti
Hernán Quintana
María Teresa Ruiz
Representante SOCHIAS
Comite Mixto ESO-Chile (actualizado en Enero de 2007)
Comité de seis miembros, tres representantes del Gobierno de Chile y tres de ESO. Tiene como labor acordar, evaluar y actualizar periódicamente los programas, los mecanismos, las modalidades de financiamiento de actividades y montos a través de los cuales se lleva a cabo la cooperación de la ESO en Chile. Este comité evalúa el funcionamiento del tiempo de observación y puede recomendar modificaciones.
Leonardo Bronfman
Representante de CONICYT
Representante del Ministerio de Relaciones Exteriores
Comite ESO-Chile (actualizado en Julio de 2008)
Comité Nacional Chileno para la ESO. Cumple con asesorar a ESO en materias científicas y técnicas. Entre otras labores, este comité propone a la ESO, los representantes chilenos en el OPC, STC y UC.
Luis Campusano
Márcio Catelan (2006 - presente)
Alejandro Clocchiatti (2008 - presente)
Doug Geisler (2007 - presente)
Amelia Ramirez (2008 - presente)
Mónica Rubio
María Teresa Ruiz (presidente)
Minuta Junio 2006
Minuta Marzo 2006
Minuta Enero 2007
Minuta Julio 2007
Minuta Septiembre 2007
Minuta Enero 2008
Solicitudes de tiempo Chilenas (P74-P78)
Grupo de Estudio Fisica - Astronomia CONICYT (actualizado Junio 2008)
Astrónomos que son miembros del grupo de estudio de Física - Astronomía de CONICYT
Gaspar Galaz
Paulina Lira
ALMA SAC
ALMA SCIENCE ADVISORY COMMITTEE (ASAC), SUMMARY AND QUICK-LINKS
This webpage provides a quick summary of the activities of the ALMA Science Advisory Committee (ASAC) and to provide links to the reports and websites most useful for the Chilean ALMA community. It is written/maintained by N. Nagar (last update: January 2009).
ASAC: Charges
- Provide advice on those major issues presented to the ASAC by the Project Scientist or the ALMA Board that affect the science capabilities of ALMA and require decisions to be made or priorities to be set regarding project tasks and resources
- Respond to specific charges from the ALMA Board
- Ensure the ALMA community is kept informed of developments in ALMA science and science capabilities
ASAC: Membership and Meetings
The ASAC is composed of up to 5 members appointed by each of the U.S. National Science Foundation (NSF) and ESO, up to three members appointed by East Asia, and one member appointed by Chile. The ALMA Project Scientist (Richard Hills) is an ex-officio member of the ASAC. The current list of ASAC members can be found here. The current Chilean member of the ASAC is Neil Nagar (January 2008 - present).
The ASAC meets face-to-face twice a year. In 2008, meetings were held in Santiago (February) and Charlottesville (September). In 2009, meetings were held in San Pedro de Atacama (January) and TBD. Teleconferences are held approximately once every two months.
Before each face-to-face meeting the ASAC receives specific charges from the ALMA Board. At the end of each meeting the ASAC responds with a report to the Board; these reports to the ALMA Board are made public (barring any confidential items) after the report is accepted by the Board. Previous ASAC reports can be found here.
ALMA MILESTONES AND CALL FOR "EARLY SCIENCE" PROPOSALS
The ALMA schedule was redrawn in October 2008. The most crucial dates from the point of view of the ALMA user are outlined here.
The first call for "Early Science" Proposals will be made 8 months before the estimated start of "Early Science". Currently, this call for proposals is estimated to be made in the first quarter of 2011. The deadline for submission will be two months after the call for proposals, leaving six months for the process of proposal selection and observing preparation.
"Early Science" is estimated to start around the third quarter of 2011. At this point, ALMA is expected to have the following characteristics:
- At least 16 antennas fully commissioned
- Bands 3,6,7,9, i.e. 84-116GHz, 211-275GHz, 275-373GHz, 602-720GHz
- Bands 5 and 8, i.e. 125-169 GHz and 385-500GHz, on some antennas
- Shortest spacings to baselines of >=1km
- Basic set of spectral modes (high-resolution to 8GHz)
- Linear and circular polarization of compact sources
- Single dish: compact and extended sources (in continuum and spectral line), on-the-fly mapping
- Synthesis mapping: single fields + pointed mosaics
- Calibration comparable to existing mm arrays
- Software and support for user applications, observing, and data processing. Note that the ALMA "pipeline" will not be available during Early Science.
ALMA Development Plan
ALMA has a dedicated annual budget to support the ALMA Development Plan. The purpose of the Development Plan is to maintain ALMA's cutting edge capability out to 2030. The ALMA Development Working Group (Chair: Andrew Blain) has drawn up a preliminary report for the ALMA board. This report contains scientific drivers from varios fields and their technical requirements, eg. more antennas, a more powerful correlator, wider frequency coverage. The report is expected to be public after acception by the ALMA Board. The ranking and budgeting of these technical requirements will be discussed by the Development Working Group and ASAC during 2009. Feedback from the community is welcomed; several ALMA related conferences have included a discussion session on the ALMA Development Plan.
More Information
Some important links to additional information on ALMA are as follows:
- New (2009) ALMA Homepage. With links to individual partner's ALMA Homepages. Versions in spanish and english
- Observing with ALMA (specific page of the above).
- ALMA Committees (New ALMA webpage).
- ALMA Committees (older NRAO Webpage).
- ALMA Electronic Document Manager (EDM). Restricted Access, requires username and password.
- U.S. NRAO's ALMA Public Wiki. Public access for reading. Write permission requires registration and a justification of the reason to be included in the Wiki).
