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Andrew et al,

On Tue, 11 Sep 2001, Andrew Melatos wrote:

> Neufeld - Mark W
> Chiang - Tony W and Andrew M
> Frayer - Tony W
> Lim - ?
  I've met Jeremy Lim and could write to him.

> Bourke - ?
  Baerbel perhaps?

> Blake - ?
> van Dishoeck - Mark W
  Absolutely support writing to Ewine, and will ask Chris Wright to be
involved, although I can still send the invitation. We shouldn't invite
both Geoff and Ewine simultaneously, though, on the (remote) chance that
they both express interest.

> van Dishoeck does not appear on Tony's list
> but was suggested to me by Mark W. She may not
> come, as she was in Oz for the Freeman-fest
> at Dunk Island, but we should certainly
> ask her all the same.
>
> We don't yet have an o/seas speaker on AGN.
> Any ideas on this would be VERY welcome.

I'm less concerned about this because we have quite a bit of local
expertise, and Neufeld does AGN work too. A lot of AGN-related work
may be presented in the other sessions too.

> I agree about inviting Cornelia Lang.
> I also have an expression of interest from
> Andrej Sobolev (visiting the Monash masers
> group) to participate and give a talk. I have
> not guaranteed him a slot, but I think it would
> be appropriate to do so if everyone agrees.

Most of Sobolev's prior work (modeling of maser emission) is a bit
specialized for a workshop like this. Of course, he might still be able
to package it in a way that reaches a broad audience (like all good
theorists can :)), but I'd prefer to limit him to 15 minutes - perhaps a
"contributed" rather than "invited" talk, or a "short invited" rather
than "invited review". Nor do I think his presence on the invited
speakers list would excite interest, although others should correct me if
I'm wrong.

>
> Dear XYZ,
>
> I am writing to ask if you would be available
> to give an invited talk at a workshop entitled
>
> Millimeter Science
> with the
> Upgraded Australia Telescope
>
> to be held later this year:
>
> University of Melbourne
> Melbourne, Australia
> 29-30 November 2001
>
> The talk would be on the general topic of
>
> XYZ,
>
> ideally with an emphasis on the key science
> questions that remain to be answered, and how
> they might be answered by instruments like the
> Upgraded Australia Telescope (AT).

lowercase on "Upgraded"

>
> It is likely that we will be able to offer you
> travel support (return airfare and possibly
> accommodation expenses), although the SOC is
> still awaiting clarification of funding
> availability.
>
> A summary of the proceedings will be compiled
> by the SOC and distributed to participants
> following the workshop.
>
> We are looking forward to an exciting program
> and will be delighted if you can participate.
>
> Yours sincerely,
>
> XYZ (on behalf of the SOC)
>
> ----------------------------------------------
>
> Millimeter Science
> with the
> Upgraded Australia Telescope
>
> University of Melbourne, Melbourne, Australia
> 29-30 November 2001
>
>
> The workshop is being organized by the
> Australian millimeter community to precede the
> Feb 15 deadline for AT observing proposals
> for the 2002 Winter Season. The Upgraded AT
> will have three antennas equipped with 3/12mm
> receivers (maximum baseline 0.27 km ???) in

- drop "Upgraded"
- no need to mention maximum baseline here; I would add a sentence like
"When the upgrade is complete, observations with five 22m antennas and a
maximum baseline of 3 km will be possible, making it one..."

> operation for the Winter Season. (What role
> can Mopra play in conjunction?)

- I don't think a connection with Mopra is currently being planned.
Support for Mopra itself is in some doubt. Ramesh might know more.

> When fully upgraded, it will be one of the most
> sensitive interferometers in the world until the
> advent of ALMA.
>
> The aims of the workshop are:
> 1. To identify key unsolved problems where
> mm observations with the AT can have an impact;
> 2. To publicize the capabilities of the AT
> at mm wavelengths to potential users, and report
> on the science performed to date with the
> preliminary 2-antenna system;
> 3. To encourage collaborations on proposals
> for the 2002 Winter Season.
>
> More information can be found at
>
> http://www.atnf.CSIRO.AU/people/twong/atca/wkshp.html
>

- I think we ought to apologise for the late notice, and then ask
for a prompt reply (within a week) of yes/no/maybe.

- I think we should list the names and affiliations of the SOC, to
emphasise that a number of groups are involved.

Tony

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