The objectives of the SCAR Scientific Research Programme Astronomy & Astrophysics from Antarctica are to coordinate astronomical activities in Antarctica in a way that ensures the best possible outcomes from international investment in Antarctic astronomy, and maximizes the opportunities for productive interaction with other disciplines.

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7th Workshop of the SCAR AAA

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Jul 2018 A web service framework for astronomical remote observation in Antarctica by using satellite link

Many telescopes are deployed in Antarctica as it offers excellent astronomical observation conditions. However, because Antarctica's environment is harsh to humans, remote operation of telescope is necessary for observation. Furthermore, communication to devices in Antarctica ...

Jul 2018 Reliability Analysis of Main-axis Control System of the Antarctic Equatorial Astronomical Telescope Based on Fault Tree

The Antarctic astronomical telescopes work chronically on the top of the unattended South Pole, and they have only one chance to maintain every year. Due to the complexity of the optical, mechanical, and electrical systems, ...

Jul 2018 Observation of classically `forbidden' electromagnetic wave propagation and implications for neutrino detection.

Ongoing experimental efforts in Antarctica seek to detect ultra-high energy neutrinos by measurement of radio-frequency (RF) Askaryan radiation generated by the collision of a neutrino with an ice molecule. An array of RF antennas, deployed ...

Jul 2018 Single subatomic particle illuminates mysterious origins of cosmic rays

When a subatomic particle from space streaked through Antarctica last September, astrophysicists raced to find the source.