{"id":20211,"date":"2022-04-11T13:28:01","date_gmt":"2022-04-11T12:28:01","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.innovationnewsnetwork.com\/?p=20211"},"modified":"2022-04-11T13:28:01","modified_gmt":"2022-04-11T12:28:01","slug":"developing-software-square-kilometre-array-observatory","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.innovationnewsnetwork.com\/developing-software-square-kilometre-array-observatory\/20211\/","title":{"rendered":"Developing cutting-edge software for the Square Kilometre Array Observatory"},"content":{"rendered":"
The Square Kilometre Array Observatory (SKAO) is positioned to investigate the evolution of the early Universe. Amongst its many objectives will be to examine the role of some of the earliest processes in shaping galaxies such as the Milky Way<\/a>.<\/p>\n The novel radio telescopes will examine the sky at unparalleled rates and will need incredibly powerful computing in order to do so. Therefore, specialised advanced software is being devised to control and monitor the telescope operations, and to enable detailed calibration and processing of the enormous quantities of scientific data.<\/p>\n From its headquarters in the UK, the SKAO will manage the delivery and operations of two groundbreaking complementary arrays, with 197 radio telescope dishes situated in South Africa and over 130,000 low-frequency antennas in Western Australia.<\/p>\n Reinforcing these phenomenal instruments is the \u2018brain\u2019 of its software system. The system directs the telescopes, informing them where to look and when, as well as identifying any problems and converting the telescope signals into useable data through which breakthroughs can be made.<\/p>\n Institutions in the UK have already performed a crucial role in developing the software for the telescopes during the design phase. Going forward the UK will continue to play a leading role as the telescopes are built.<\/p>\n Science Minister George Freeman said: \u201cIt is no surprise that the UK\u2019s outstanding scientists are playing such a vital role in shaping the future of this cutting-edge global observatory, backed by \u00a315m government funding.<\/p>\n \u201cAs well as providing the foundation for new galaxy-level discoveries, this award will help to guarantee future contracts for UK industry, sure skilled jobs and develop a highly transferrable technology in the UK, channelling more money back into the UK economy.<\/p>\n \u201cThis reflects the incredible skill of our science community, who are working hand-in-hand with industry to ensure the UK continues to grow as a global science superpower.\u201d<\/p>\nThe \u2018brain\u2019 of SKAO<\/h3>\n
The UK as a global science superpower<\/h3>\n
UK involvement in the Square Kilometre Array Observatory<\/h3>\n