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Phase A Study Activities and Workshop Goals Why are we here?

Outline of Talk History of the FASR Project Phase A Study Activities Timeline Workshop Goals

History of the FASR Project I San Juan Capistrano Workshop (1995) Broad science consensus Strawman design NAS/NRC Parker Committee Report (1998) Endorsed by task group on Ground-based Solar Research NAS/NRC Astronomy and Astrophysics (Decadal) Survey Committee Report (2001) Ranked as one of 17 priority instruments to be constructed in this decade

History of the FASR Project II NAS/NRC Solar and Space Physics Decadal Review Committee (2001-2002) Presented to the panel, still under review NSF Advanced Technologies and Instrumentation (ATI) Program (2002) Proposal for ‘Phase A’ study, submitted in Aug. 2001, was successful Funding began Mar 2002 This workshop is the start of activities

Outline of Talk History of the FASR Project Phase A Study Activities Timeline Workshop Goals

Phase A Study Activities Purpose of Phase A Study Deliverables Principal Institutions (so far) Project Management Task Groups Task Management

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Phase A Study Activities Purpose of Phase A Study Deliverables Principal Institutions (so far) Project Management Task Groups Task Management

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Phase A Study Activities Purpose of Phase A Study Deliverables Principal Institutions (so far) Project Management Task Groups Task Management

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Phase A Study Activities Purpose of Phase A Study Deliverables Principal Institutions (so far) Project Management Task Groups Task Management

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Phase A Study Activities Purpose of Phase A Study Deliverables Principal Institutions (so far) Project Management Task Groups Task Management

Task List and Group Leaders

Phase A Study Activities Purpose of Phase A Study Deliverables Principal Institutions (so far) Project Management Task Groups Task Management

Task Management

Outline of Talk History of the FASR Project Phase A Study Activities Timeline Workshop Goals

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Outline of Talk History of the FASR Project Phase A Study Activities Timeline Workshop Goals

Workshop Goals The workshop has several broad goals: FASR science definition Refine FASR science specifications Establish FASR science priorities Investigate FASR design issues Begin to explore partnerships

Workshop Goals, cont’d FASR Science Definition What are the “key science” problems that FASR could address? What are the associated observables? Which are unique? Do not forget forecasting and synoptic programs. Think boldly!

Workshop Goals, cont’d Refine FASR Science Specifications Specify the angular, temporal, and spectral coverage requirements Specify the angular, temporal, and spectral resolution requirements Dynamic range? Polarimetry needed? With what precision must the required observables be measured?

Workshop Goals, cont’d Establish FASR Science Priorities On what “key science” is FASR expected to have a significant impact? What capabilities must FASR support in order to do so? What is the cost of supporting such capabilities? What, therefore, is “core” FASR science and what is “extended” FASR science?

Workshop Goals, cont’d Introduction to FASR Design Issues What instrument specifications drive hardware costs? Which subsystems are the most technically challenging? Which subsystems might “piggy-back” on parallel efforts? Or benefit from the heritage of prior efforts?

Workshop Goals, cont’d Begin to Explore Partnerships Identify institutions and individuals who wish to participate in the FASR project Identify aspects of the project to which they can contribute Domestic and international partners needed Individuals can make a difference!

Final Remarks Think boldly Stay on task – relate what you have to say to FASR. Think about how you and/or your institution can participate further. Spread the word about the importance of FASR to solar physics.