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Ground-based Astronomy Committee

Members

Chair: Craig Heinke (2024-2027), University of Alberta


Members:

  • Allison Man (2022-2025), University of British Columbia

  • Scott Robertson (2023-2026), NRC-HAA

  • Alex Hill (2024-2027), University of British Columbia, Okanagan

  • Rachel Friesen (2024-2027), University of Toronto

  • Ryan Cloutier (2024-2027), McMaster University

  • Vacant (spectrum management) National Research Council

  • Luc Simard (Director General of NRC-HAA, ex-officio)

  • Matt Dobbs (McGill, LRP rep., ex-officio)

  • Gregory Sivakoff (Alberta, ACACS Chair, ex-officio)

  • Michael Balogh (University of Waterloo, CATAC Chair, ex-officio)

  • Joel Roediger (CSA, JCSA Chair, Observer)

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Mandate and terms of reference

The GAC has the important mandate of providing expert opinion on the observational segment of astronomical and astrophysical research performed from the ground. The GAC will reflect on all observational facilities whatever the wavelength observed from the ground and will be composed of eight members. Hence the GAC will:

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  1. Work on behalf of the CASCA Board to assess opportunities for participation in major projects, identifying any gaps in facility or instrument capability;

  2. Advise the CASCA Board on matters of priority and areas of research while keeping the Board updated on the ongoing development, the evolution and the activities of the communities they represent;

  3. Express the concerns of the scientific community they represent, recognizing the diversity of approaches;

  4. 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;

  5. Be ready to respond to special requests from the CASCA Board;

  6. 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.

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