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 SKA Program Development Office
The quarterly anzSKA Newsletter also provides news about SKA-related activities taking place in Australia and New Zealand.

Information on Science with ASKAP

The ASKAP Science Update is a regular publication dedicated to conveying the latest news about ASKAP to the international science community.

Several publications provide technical information on ASKAP and outline opportunities for industry to be involved with the project:

The quarterly ASKAP Technical Update gives a brief summary of recent technical developments related to ASKAP. It documents, at a top level, recent developments and milestones reached by core ASKAP project teams.
The Australian Industry Participation Plan [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, 1MB PDF] reviews Australian SKA-related R&D and industry opportunities.

To keep up-to-date with CSIRO's latest news for industry on ASKAP and the SKA, register to receive our ASKAP and SKA News for Australian Industry e-newsletter.