Square Kilometre Array Observatory (South Africa)
This is a non-designated project on federal lands or outside Canada. The listed authorities are responsible for the project assessment.
The Proposed Project
The SKAO is a global radio astronomy observatory that will enable transformational science about the universe, the fundamental laws of physics and the prospects for life on other planets.
The SKAO is one observatory, operating two telescopes on two continents (Australia and South Africa), with headquarters in the United Kingdom. The initial phase (Phase 1) will consist of 197 radio dishes located in South Africa and 131,000 antennas located in Australia.
In South Africa, the SKAO site is located in the Karoo near Carnarvon, in the Northern Cape province. The South African MeerKAT radio telescope is already located there. It is a precursor to the SKAO in South Africa and will be integrated into Phase 1.
The SKAO is designed to deliver transformational science for at least 50 years. The aim is to build and operate a sustainable observatory, and work to minimize any likely adverse environmental effects from the construction and operation of the telescopes over its lifetime.
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Key documents
| Document Number | Document Title | File | Date |
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| 2 | Notice of Determination | - | May 23, 2023 |
| 1 | Square Kilometre Array Observatory (South Africa) | - | April 19, 2023 |
Contacts
National Research Council CanadaEmail: NRC.ImpactAssessment-Evaluationdimpact.CNRC@nrc-cnrc.gc.ca
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Location
- South Africa (Outside Canada)
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Nature of Activity
- Other, not otherwise specified
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Assessment Status
Completed -
Start Date
2023-04-19 -
Proponent
National Research Council of Canada -
Authorities
- National Research Council of Canada
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Assessment Type
Project outside of Canada -
Reference Number
84528
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