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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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Bibliographic Details
Main Authors: Schilizzi, Richard T. (Author), Ekers, Ronald D. (Author), Dewdney, Peter E. (Author), Crosby, Philip (Author)
Corporate Author: SpringerLink (Online service)
Format: eBook
Language:English
Published: Cham : Springer International Publishing : Imprint: Springer, 2024.
Edition:1st ed. 2024.
Series:Historical & Cultural Astronomy,
Subjects:
Physics > History.
Astronomy > Observations.
Cosmology.
History of Physics and Astronomy.
Astronomy, Observations and Techniques.
Electronic books.
Online Access:Connect to the full text of this electronic book
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.