ASKAP Publications

ASKAP publications

A number of publications are available that provide a general introduction to radio astronomy, ASKAP and the SKA, including:
  • A general overview of ASKAP document published by CSIRO [1.7MB PDF]
  • Fact sheets on radio astronomy, ASKAP and the SKA produced by the Australia – New Zealand SKA Coordination Committee (anzSKA) and the international SKA Organisation

Newsletters

Several newsletters are available for the latest information on ASKAP and the SKA:

  • The ASKAP Update is a regular publication dedicated to conveying the latest news about CSIRO's ASKAP project to the international science and engineering communities
  • The quarterly anzSKA Newsletter [external link] was published during the SKA site decision process betwen 2009 and 2012, providing news about SKA-related activities taking place in Australia and New Zealand.
  • Archived versions of CSIRO's ASKAP and SKA News for Australian Industry e-newsletter are also available

ASKAP Science Publications

There are a number of ways to discover ASKAP science papers:

Information about ASKAP for Industry

Several publications provide technical information on ASKAP and outline opportunities for industry to be involved with the project:
  • The Australian Industry Participation Plan [2008, 1MB PDF] for ASKAP and the establishment of the Murchison Radio-astronomy Observatory outlines how CSIRO provides full, fair and reasonable opportunity to Australian businesses, including small and medium enterprises, to supply goods and services to the ASKAP and MRO projects.
  • The Australian SKA Industry Capability Directory, on the ProjectConnect website, showcases a wide range of Australian companies and organisations with the expertise and excellence to support the development and construction of ASKAP and the SKA. Register your organisation and its capabilities by visiting www.skacapabilities.com.au and following the links.
  • The SKA Technologies Roadmap [version 1.1, 2007, 1MB PDF] reviews Australian SKA-related R&D and industry opportunities.

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