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.