Mandate and terms of reference
The Computation and Data Committee (CDC) has the important mandate of providing expert opinion on theoretical, computational and large database astronomy. The CDC will be composed of four members. The CDC will:
- Work on behalf of the CASCA Board to assess opportunities for participation in major projects identifying any gaps in needed facilities;
- Advise the CASCA Board on matters of priorities and areas of research while keeping the Board updated on the ongoing development, the evolution and the activities of the community they represent;
- Express the concerns of the scientific community they represent;
- Provide strategic guidance to the Board and the astronomical community in general and specifically for the Long Range Plan and the Coalition for Canadian Astronomy;
- Be ready to respond to special requests from the CASCA Board;
- Provide a report of activities and issues once a year to the Board in advance of the CASCA AGM. The Board may request an interim report if the need arises. The report will include: current members and term, suggestions for new members and/or chair, brief report of activities, any issues, questions, recommendations or requested actions for the Board.
Documents:
CASCA’s views on Astronomy and Astrophysics Research Computing Needs: Present and Future
Archived reports:
May 2020
Dec 2019
Juin 2019
May 2018
Dec 2017
May 2017
Dec 2016
May 2016
May 2015
June 2014
Jan 2014
May 2013
Dec 2012
Jun 2012
Dec 2011
May 2011
May 2010
Dec 2008
Nov 2005
May 2005
May 2004
Nov 2002
Nov 2001
June 1999
May 1998
June 1997