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The Square Kilometre Array : a science mega-project in the making, 1990-2012 / Richard T. Schilizzi, Ronald D. Ekers, Peter E. Dewdney, Philip Crosby.

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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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Main Authors: Schilizzi, Richard T. (Author), Ekers, R. D. (Ron D.) (Author), Dewdney, P. E. (Peter E.) (Author), Crosby, Philip (Author)
Format: eBook
Language:English
Published: Cham : Springer, 2024.
Series:Historical & cultural astronomy.
Subjects:
Square Kilometre Array (Project) > History.
Square Kilometre Array Radio Telescope > History.
Very large array telescopes.
Table of Contents:
  • 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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