Background papers – Decadal plan for Australian astronomy 2016–2025: Mid-term review
The Mid-term review committee invited specific stakeholder groups to consult with the community and submit papers on their discipline in order to inform the review. In addition to the white papers, the committee invited shorter ‘facility papers’ that relate (but are not restricted) to mid-scale facilities not likely to be covered in the white papers. A mini-demographics survey will also be conducted at the departmental level. The survey will request no personal information.
Solicited white papers
AAT and SSO
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Data and computing
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177 KB
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ESO and ELTs
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204 KB
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Ground-based gravitational-wave astronomy in Australia
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1 MB
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High-energy and multi-messenger astronomy
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6 MB
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SKA and Pathfinders
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336 KB
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Space astrophysics
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125 KB
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Facilities papers
An Australian space telescope institute and data centre
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544 KB
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Opportunities for astronomy from Antarctica: Optical/IR/THz
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59 KB
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Fast radio bursts
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77 KB
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Large Synoptic Survey Telescope (LSST)
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68 KB
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Maunakea Spectroscopic Explorer
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94 KB
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Stawell Underground Physics Laboratory (SUPL)
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161 KB
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Other papers
Data science and astronomy: Careers and pathways
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129 KB
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A survey of demographics in Australian astronomy institutes
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469 KB
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Diversity in Australian astronomy
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421 KB
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The imperative to reduce carbon emissions in astronomy
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530 KB
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Governance documents
Terms of reference – Mid-term review – Decadal plan for Australian astronomy 2016–2025
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116 KB
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Mid-term review committee conflicts register
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64 KB
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Consultation documents
NCA presentation at July 2019 ASA Conference
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6 MB
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Sydney town hall presentation – September 2019
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108 KB
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