The Science Case for PILOT I: Summary and Overview

Lawrence, Jon; Ashley, M. C. B.; Bailey, Jeremy; Barrado, D.; Bedding, Timothy R.; Bland-Hawthorn, Joss; Bond, I. A.; Boulanger, F.; Bruntt, H.; Bunker, Andrew J.; Burgarella, D.; Burton, M. G.; Busso, M.; Coward, D. M.; Cioni, M. R. L.; Durand, Gilles; Eiroa, C.; Epchtein, N.; Gehrels, N.; Gillingham, Peter; Glazebrook, Karl; Haynes, Roger; Kiss, L. L.; Lagage, P. O.; Bertre, T. Le; Mackay, C. K.; Maillard, J. P.; McGrath, Andrew; Minier, V.; Mora, A.; Olsen, Knut; Persi, P.; Pimbblet, Kevin A.; Quimby, R.; Saunders, Will; Schmidt, B.; Stello, Dennis; Storey, J. W. V.; Tinney, C. G.; Tremblin, Pascal; Wheeler, J. C.; Yock, P. C. M.

doi:10.1071/as08048

Publ.  Astron. Soc. Aust

2009

DOI: 10.1071/as08048

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The Science Case for PILOT I: Summary and Overview

Jon Lawrence

M. C. B. Ashley

Jeremy Bailey

et al.

Abstract: PILOT (the Pathfinder for an International Large Optical Telescope) is a proposed 2.5-m optical/ infrared telescope to be located at Dome C on the Antarctic plateau. Conditions at Dome C are known to be exceptional for astronomy. The seeing (above ∼30 m height), coherence time, and isoplanatic angle are all twice as good as at typical mid-latitude sites, while the water-vapour column, and the atmosphere and telescope thermal emission are all an order of magnitude better. These conditions enable a unique scient… Show more

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Astronomy in Antarctica

Burton

2010

Astron Astrophys Rev

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Antarctica provides a unique environment for astronomy. The cold, dry and stable air found above the high plateau, as well as the pure ice below, offers new opportunities across the photon & particle spectrum. The summits of the plateau provide the best seeing conditions, the darkest skies and the most transparent atmosphere of any earth-based observing site. Astronomical activities are now underway at four plateau sites: the Amundsen-Scott South Pole Station, Concordia Station at Dome C, Kunlun Station at Dome A and Fuji Station at Dome F, in addition to long duration ballooning from the coastal station of McMurdo. Astronomy conducted includes optical, IR, THz & sub-mm, measurements of the CMBR, solar, as well as high energy astrophysics involving measurement of cosmic rays, gamma rays and neutrinos. Antarctica is also the richest source of meteorites on our planet. An extensive range of site testing measurements have been made over the high plateau. We summarise the facets of Antarctica that are driving developments in astronomy, and review the results of the site testing experiments undertaken to quantify those characteristics of the plateau relevant for it pursuit. We outline the historical development of the astronomy on the continent, and then review the principal scientific results to have emerged over the past three decades of activity in the discipline. We discuss how science is conducted in Antarctica, and in particular the difficulties, as well as the advantages, faced by astronomers seeking to bring their experiments there. We also review some of the political issues that will be encountered, both at national and international level. Finally, we discuss where Antarctic astronomy may be heading in the coming decade, in particular plans for IR & THz astronomy, including new facilities being considered for these wavebands at high plateau stations.Comment: Review paper on the field of Astronomy in Antarctica, for publication in The Astronomy and Astrophysics Review. 52 pages, 22 figure

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Astronomy in Antarctica

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2010

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Experimental Study on Sessile Droplet Freezing on a Cold Surface in Low Atmospheric Pressure

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Optimising theKDark Filter for the Kunlun Infrared Sky Survey

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Tuthill

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The Kunlun Infrared Sky Survey will be the first comprehensive exploration of the time varying Universe in the infrared.A key feature in optimising the scientific yield of this ambitious research programme is the choice of the survey passband. In particular, the survey aims to maximally exploit the unique thermal and atmospheric conditions pertaining to the high Antarctic site. By simulating the expected signal-to-noise for varying filter properties within the so-called 'K DARK ' 2.4 μm window, filter performance can be tuned and best-case designs are given covering a range of conditions.

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The Science Case for PILOT I: Summary and Overview

Cited by 12 publications

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Astronomy in Antarctica

Astronomy in Antarctica

Experimental Study on Sessile Droplet Freezing on a Cold Surface in Low Atmospheric Pressure

Optimising theKDark Filter for the Kunlun Infrared Sky Survey

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