From naw at ast.cam.ac.uk  Tue Jul 29 08:47:56 2003
From: naw at ast.cam.ac.uk (Nicholas Walton)
Date: Tue, 29 Jul 2003 16:47:56 +0100 (BST)
Subject: Astro-RG - proposal (fwd)
Message-ID: <Pine.SOL.4.42.0307291647440.2547-102000@cass89>



========================================================================
Dr N. A. Walton
(AstroGrid Project Scientist)   Tel:   +44 1223 337503
Institute of Astronomy          FAX:   +44 1223 337523
University of Cambridge         WWW:   http://www.astrogrid.org
Madingley Road                  WWW:   http://www.ast.cam.ac.uk/~naw
Cambridge, CB3 0HA              email: naw at ast.cam.ac.uk
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---------- Forwarded message ----------
Date: Tue, 29 Jul 2003 16:45:07 +0100 (BST)
From: Nicholas Walton <naw at ast.cam.ac.uk>
To: bruno at ggf.org
Cc: Nicholas Walton <naw at ast.cam.ac.uk>, moore at sdsc.edu, mdolensky at eso.org,
     matsu at is.titech.ac.jp
Subject: Astro-RG - proposal

Dear Stacey,

Further to our (Reagan Moore, I and you) preliminary discussion at the
Seattle GGF8 meeting, I now attach our proposed charter for the
Astronomy Grid communities GGF research group. We believe that this would
best fit within the Applications, Programming Models and Environments Area
(APME).

As you can see this initiative is backed by the major global
initiatives (see the International Virtual Observatory Alliance www
site at www.ivoa.net for background info) currently constructing
virtual observatories. Many, such as AstroGrid, are employing enabling
grid technologies in this process.

If approved by the GGF we would hope to be able to begin the process
with the organisation of a BOF at GGF9 in Chicago.

Please let me know if there are any further supporting materials that
you might need.

Yours,

Nic Walton

p.s. I realise that my GGF membership had lapsed, but I'll renew this
with my registration for the GGF9 meeting!

========================================================================
Dr N. A. Walton
(AstroGrid Project Scientist)   Tel:   +44 1223 337503
Institute of Astronomy          FAX:   +44 1223 337523
University of Cambridge         WWW:   http://www.astrogrid.org
Madingley Road                  WWW:   http://www.ast.cam.ac.uk/~naw
Cambridge, CB3 0HA              email: naw at ast.cam.ac.uk
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From masatoshi.ohishi at nao.ac.jp  Sat Jul 12 00:35:45 2003
From: masatoshi.ohishi at nao.ac.jp (Masatoshi OHISHI)
Date: Sat, 12 Jul 2003 16:35:45 +0900
Subject: draft GGF Astro-RG charter
In-Reply-To: <Pine.SOL.4.42.0307112113530.16159-101000@cass89>
Message-ID: <5.0.2.5.2.20030712162143.042ddec8@133.40.4.4>

Hi Nic,

At 21:17 03/07/11 +0100, Nicholas Walton wrote:
>i note that at the last GGF8 (seattle in June) charlie catlett, in summing
>up, called for more application areas to come forward and participate in
>the GGF. speaking to satoshi matsuoka, the area director for the ggf
>Applications, Programming Models and Environments Area (APME) (see
>http://www.ggf.org/7_APM/APS.htm), was also glad to hear that astronomy
>may participate. (note that there is a life science grid research group,
>and that HEP had a BOF in seattle). astronomy would thus be the third app
>area.

The JVO team has been collaborating with Matsuoka for long, and he told to us
this idea some months ago. The GGF needs a prominent application area
to demonstrate the power of the GRID technology, and he believes astronomy
(I would say Images on astronomy) is the best to attract many people to the
GRID world.

Life science is strongly related with the business, and it is strongly 
required to
have very secure environment to protect personal informations. HEP is waiting
for the completion of the Large Hadron Collider a CERN, and not many people
in the world are interested in High Energy Physics. Astronomy already
has huge data set, and there are so many amateur astronomers and astronomy
fans in the world. Astronomical images are more attractive than those in high
energy physics, as you can easily understand. The fundamental GRID techniques
to be used in astronomical VOs can also be implemented to business applications
with some modifications and upgrades.  These are the backgrounds why Matsuoka
hopes to establish such a group in GGF, I think.

Cheers,

    Masatoshi 



From naw at ast.cam.ac.uk  Fri Jul 11 13:17:54 2003
From: naw at ast.cam.ac.uk (Nicholas Walton)
Date: Fri, 11 Jul 2003 21:17:54 +0100 (BST)
Subject: draft GGF Astro-RG charter
Message-ID: <Pine.SOL.4.42.0307112113530.16159-101000@cass89>

Dear All,

attached (in pdf format) is the draft of a charter that Reagan and I have
recently drawn up which would start the ball rolling towards setting up a
research group at the GGF (Global Grid Forum - see http://www.ggf.org).

Basically, the idea would be to have a IVOA proposed research group which
would aim to generate a report on usage of ggf stds and identify areas
from the astronomy domain which will demand attention in GGF stds.

Thus the GGF Astro-RG would be a good means of ensuring that astronomy and
the astronomy VO projects, participates in a more formal way in inputting
astronomy specific requirments into the grid stds making process.

i note that at the last GGF8 (seattle in June) charlie catlett, in summing
up, called for more application areas to come forward and participate in
the GGF. speaking to satoshi matsuoka, the area director for the ggf
Applications, Programming Models and Environments Area (APME) (see
http://www.ggf.org/7_APM/APS.htm), was also glad to hear that astronomy
may participate. (note that there is a life science grid research group,
and that HEP had a BOF in seattle). astronomy would thus be the third app
area.

in terms of process, this draft would need to go to the ggf by the end of
july, in order that they can consider scheduling in a BOF session at the
Oct GGF meeting. assuming support then the RG could begin operation at the
March 2004 GGF.

reagan and i have listed names - these could change of course.

We suggest that this is discussed at the 23 July meeting of the IVOA - if
it is agreed then we will submit the proposal to the GGF shortly
afterwards.

Yours,
Nic Walton

========================================================================
Dr N. A. Walton
(AstroGrid Project Scientist)   Tel:   +44 1223 337503
Institute of Astronomy          FAX:   +44 1223 337523
University of Cambridge         WWW:   http://www.astrogrid.org
Madingley Road                  WWW:   http://www.ast.cam.ac.uk/~naw
Cambridge, CB3 0HA              email: naw at ast.cam.ac.uk
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From naw at ast.cam.ac.uk  Wed Jul  9 14:21:54 2003
From: naw at ast.cam.ac.uk (Nicholas Walton)
Date: Wed, 9 Jul 2003 22:21:54 +0100 (BST)
Subject: draft GGF IVOA_RG charter
Message-ID: <Pine.SOL.4.42.0307092159350.10438-101000@cass89>

Dear Bob, Andy and Peter,

attached is the draft of a charter that Reagan and I have recently drawn
up which would start the ball rolling towards setting up a research group
at the GGF (Global Grid Forum - see http://www.ggf.org).

Basically, the idea would be to have a IVOA proposed research group which
would aim to generate a report on usage of ggf stds and identify areas
from the astronomy domain which will demand attention in ggf stds.

thus the ggf ivoa-rg would be a good means of ensuring that astronomy and
the astronomy VO projects, participates in a more formal way in inputting
astronomy specific requirments into the grid stds making process.

i note that at the last GGF8 (seattle in June) charlie catlett, in summing
up, called for more application areas to come forward and participate in
the GGF. speaking to satoshi matsuoka, the area director for the ggf
Applications, Programming Models and Environments Area (APME) (see
http://www.ggf.org/7_APM/APS.htm), was also glad to hear that astronomy
may participate. (note that there is a life science grid research group,
and that HEP had a BOF in seattle). astronomy would thus be the third app
area.

in terms of process, this draft would need to go to the ggf by the end of
july, in order that they can consider scheduling in a BOF session at the
Oct GGF meeting. assuming support then the RG could begin operation at the
March 2004 GGF.

reagan and i have listed names - these could change of course.

we suggest that if you are generally positive about this development, that
we present and discuss this at the upcoming july 23 ivoa meeting. after
that we should send the draft charter to the GGF.

Yours, Nic

========================================================================
Dr N. A. Walton
(AstroGrid Project Scientist)   Tel:   +44 1223 337503
Institute of Astronomy          FAX:   +44 1223 337523
University of Cambridge         WWW:   http://www.astrogrid.org
Madingley Road                  WWW:   http://www.ast.cam.ac.uk/~naw
Cambridge, CB3 0HA              email: naw at ast.cam.ac.uk
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From Markus.Dolensky at eso.org  Wed Jul  9 15:55:46 2003
From: Markus.Dolensky at eso.org (Markus Dolensky)
Date: Thu, 10 Jul 2003 00:55:46 +0200
Subject: draft GGF IVOA_RG charter
References: <Pine.SOL.4.42.0307092159350.10438-101000@cass89>
Message-ID: <3F0C9D72.30500@eso.org>

... spotted my name suspiciously often ... gridstart is fighting back ...
Markus




Nicholas Walton wrote:
> Dear Bob, Andy and Peter,
> 
> attached is the draft of a charter that Reagan and I have recently drawn
> up which would start the ball rolling towards setting up a research group
> at the GGF (Global Grid Forum - see http://www.ggf.org).
> 
> Basically, the idea would be to have a IVOA proposed research group which
> would aim to generate a report on usage of ggf stds and identify areas
> from the astronomy domain which will demand attention in ggf stds.
> 
> thus the ggf ivoa-rg would be a good means of ensuring that astronomy and
> the astronomy VO projects, participates in a more formal way in inputting
> astronomy specific requirments into the grid stds making process.
> 
> i note that at the last GGF8 (seattle in June) charlie catlett, in summing
> up, called for more application areas to come forward and participate in
> the GGF. speaking to satoshi matsuoka, the area director for the ggf
> Applications, Programming Models and Environments Area (APME) (see
> http://www.ggf.org/7_APM/APS.htm), was also glad to hear that astronomy
> may participate. (note that there is a life science grid research group,
> and that HEP had a BOF in seattle). astronomy would thus be the third app
> area.
> 
> in terms of process, this draft would need to go to the ggf by the end of
> july, in order that they can consider scheduling in a BOF session at the
> Oct GGF meeting. assuming support then the RG could begin operation at the
> March 2004 GGF.
> 
> reagan and i have listed names - these could change of course.
> 
> we suggest that if you are generally positive about this development, that
> we present and discuss this at the upcoming july 23 ivoa meeting. after
> that we should send the draft charter to the GGF.
> 
> Yours, Nic
> 
> ========================================================================
> Dr N. A. Walton
> (AstroGrid Project Scientist)   Tel:   +44 1223 337503
> Institute of Astronomy          FAX:   +44 1223 337523
> University of Cambridge         WWW:   http://www.astrogrid.org
> Madingley Road                  WWW:   http://www.ast.cam.ac.uk/~naw
> Cambridge, CB3 0HA              email: naw at ast.cam.ac.uk
> ========================================================================


From Markus.Dolensky at eso.org  Wed Jul  9 15:59:38 2003
From: Markus.Dolensky at eso.org (Markus Dolensky)
Date: Thu, 10 Jul 2003 00:59:38 +0200
Subject: draft GGF IVOA_RG charter
References: <Pine.SOL.4.42.0307092159350.10438-101000@cass89>
Message-ID: <3F0C9E5A.7000604@eso.org>

BTW,
there is already a list <grid at ivoa.net>
http://www.ivoa.net/forum/grid/

M.




From ael at star.le.ac.uk  Thu Jul 10 04:30:00 2003
From: ael at star.le.ac.uk (Tony Linde)
Date: Thu, 10 Jul 2003 12:30:00 +0100
Subject: draft GGF IVOA_RG charter
In-Reply-To: <Pine.SOL.4.42.0307092159350.10438-101000@cass89>
References: <Pine.SOL.4.42.0307092159350.10438-101000@cass89>
Message-ID: <20030710113000.E0195723E4@smtp.us2.messagingengine.com>

Hi Nic,

I like the idea but was wondering if it was better called the Astronomy
RG. Fits better with the other app area RGs and tells people who don't
know what IVOA stands for what it is.

Cheers,
Tony.

On Wed, 9 Jul 2003 22:21:54 +0100 (BST), "Nicholas Walton"
<naw at ast.cam.ac.uk> said:
> Dear Bob, Andy and Peter,
> 
> attached is the draft of a charter that Reagan and I have recently drawn
> up which would start the ball rolling towards setting up a research group
> at the GGF (Global Grid Forum - see http://www.ggf.org).
> 
> Basically, the idea would be to have a IVOA proposed research group which
> would aim to generate a report on usage of ggf stds and identify areas
> from the astronomy domain which will demand attention in ggf stds.
> 
> thus the ggf ivoa-rg would be a good means of ensuring that astronomy and
> the astronomy VO projects, participates in a more formal way in inputting
> astronomy specific requirments into the grid stds making process.
> 
> i note that at the last GGF8 (seattle in June) charlie catlett, in
> summing
> up, called for more application areas to come forward and participate in
> the GGF. speaking to satoshi matsuoka, the area director for the ggf
> Applications, Programming Models and Environments Area (APME) (see
> http://www.ggf.org/7_APM/APS.htm), was also glad to hear that astronomy
> may participate. (note that there is a life science grid research group,
> and that HEP had a BOF in seattle). astronomy would thus be the third app
> area.
> 
> in terms of process, this draft would need to go to the ggf by the end of
> july, in order that they can consider scheduling in a BOF session at the
> Oct GGF meeting. assuming support then the RG could begin operation at
> the
> March 2004 GGF.
> 
> reagan and i have listed names - these could change of course.
> 
> we suggest that if you are generally positive about this development,
> that
> we present and discuss this at the upcoming july 23 ivoa meeting. after
> that we should send the draft charter to the GGF.
> 
> Yours, Nic
> 
> ========================================================================
> Dr N. A. Walton
> (AstroGrid Project Scientist)   Tel:   +44 1223 337503
> Institute of Astronomy          FAX:   +44 1223 337523
> University of Cambridge         WWW:   http://www.astrogrid.org
> Madingley Road                  WWW:   http://www.ast.cam.ac.uk/~naw
> Cambridge, CB3 0HA              email: naw at ast.cam.ac.uk
> ========================================================================
> 
__
Tony Linde                       Phone:  +44 (0)116 223 1292
AstroGrid Project Manager        Fax:    +44 (0)116 252 3311
Dept of Physics & Astronomy      Mobile: +44 (0)7753 603356
University of Leicester          Email:  ael at star.le.ac.uk
Leicester, UK   LE1 7RH          Web:    http://www.astrogrid.org


From naw at ast.cam.ac.uk  Thu Jul 10 05:59:59 2003
From: naw at ast.cam.ac.uk (Nicholas Walton)
Date: Thu, 10 Jul 2003 13:59:59 +0100 (BST)
Subject: draft GGF IVOA_RG charter
In-Reply-To: <20030710113000.E0195723E4@smtp.us2.messagingengine.com>
Message-ID: <Pine.SOL.4.42.0307101358030.12304-100000@cass89>

hi tony,

thinking behind ivoa-wg was that the ivoa is a tangible body which gives
real backing to this activity. so name to reflect that - but i'm also
happy with the name astronomy-rg!

cheers, nic


========================================================================
Dr N. A. Walton
(AstroGrid Project Scientist)   Tel:   +44 1223 337503
Institute of Astronomy          FAX:   +44 1223 337523
University of Cambridge         WWW:   http://www.astrogrid.org
Madingley Road                  WWW:   http://www.ast.cam.ac.uk/~naw
Cambridge, CB3 0HA              email: naw at ast.cam.ac.uk
========================================================================


On Thu, 10 Jul 2003, Tony Linde wrote:

> Hi Nic,
>
> I like the idea but was wondering if it was better called the Astronomy
> RG. Fits better with the other app area RGs and tells people who don't
> know what IVOA stands for what it is.
>
> Cheers,
> Tony.
>
> On Wed, 9 Jul 2003 22:21:54 +0100 (BST), "Nicholas Walton"
> <naw at ast.cam.ac.uk> said:
> > Dear Bob, Andy and Peter,
> >
> > attached is the draft of a charter that Reagan and I have recently drawn
> > up which would start the ball rolling towards setting up a research group
> > at the GGF (Global Grid Forum - see http://www.ggf.org).
> >
> > Basically, the idea would be to have a IVOA proposed research group which
> > would aim to generate a report on usage of ggf stds and identify areas
> > from the astronomy domain which will demand attention in ggf stds.
> >
> > thus the ggf ivoa-rg would be a good means of ensuring that astronomy and
> > the astronomy VO projects, participates in a more formal way in inputting
> > astronomy specific requirments into the grid stds making process.
> >
> > i note that at the last GGF8 (seattle in June) charlie catlett, in
> > summing
> > up, called for more application areas to come forward and participate in
> > the GGF. speaking to satoshi matsuoka, the area director for the ggf
> > Applications, Programming Models and Environments Area (APME) (see
> > http://www.ggf.org/7_APM/APS.htm), was also glad to hear that astronomy
> > may participate. (note that there is a life science grid research group,
> > and that HEP had a BOF in seattle). astronomy would thus be the third app
> > area.
> >
> > in terms of process, this draft would need to go to the ggf by the end of
> > july, in order that they can consider scheduling in a BOF session at the
> > Oct GGF meeting. assuming support then the RG could begin operation at
> > the
> > March 2004 GGF.
> >
> > reagan and i have listed names - these could change of course.
> >
> > we suggest that if you are generally positive about this development,
> > that
> > we present and discuss this at the upcoming july 23 ivoa meeting. after
> > that we should send the draft charter to the GGF.
> >
> > Yours, Nic
> >
> > ========================================================================
> > Dr N. A. Walton
> > (AstroGrid Project Scientist)   Tel:   +44 1223 337503
> > Institute of Astronomy          FAX:   +44 1223 337523
> > University of Cambridge         WWW:   http://www.astrogrid.org
> > Madingley Road                  WWW:   http://www.ast.cam.ac.uk/~naw
> > Cambridge, CB3 0HA              email: naw at ast.cam.ac.uk
> > ========================================================================
> >
> __
> Tony Linde                       Phone:  +44 (0)116 223 1292
> AstroGrid Project Manager        Fax:    +44 (0)116 252 3311
> Dept of Physics & Astronomy      Mobile: +44 (0)7753 603356
> University of Leicester          Email:  ael at star.le.ac.uk
> Leicester, UK   LE1 7RH          Web:    http://www.astrogrid.org
>


From hanisch at stsci.edu  Thu Jul 10 06:24:04 2003
From: hanisch at stsci.edu (Robert Hanisch)
Date: Thu, 10 Jul 2003 09:24:04 -0400
Subject: draft GGF IVOA_RG charter
References: <Pine.SOL.4.42.0307092159350.10438-101000@cass89>
Message-ID: <008801c346e6$888a6720$7deca782@stsci.edu>

Nic, Reagan,

  I think this is basically a good idea, and appreciate your putting
together the draft charter, etc.

  I tend to agree with Tony that the name should reflect Astronomy more
directly.  The charter can explain the IVOA organization.  But as I
understand it, HEP calls itself HEP and not GriPhyN or iVDGL.

  The 2nd paragraph on p.2 should include a correct list of the IVOA
participants.  We do not have a South Africa VO, so far as I know, and
though a VO-France is about to become a reality we have not yet formalized
their membership in the IVOA.  The list neglects VO Italy (IDGAR, but I
think this name is changing), VO Korea, and VO Japan.

  With Piero's departure from ST-ECF he is perhaps not the best person for
the Leadership Committee.  He might be a new VO Italy representative, though
Fabio Pasian has been playing that role and for now should probably be added
to this list.

Cheers,
Bob

----- Original Message ----- 
From: "Nicholas Walton" <naw at ast.cam.ac.uk>
To: <hanisch at stsci.edu>; "Andrew Lawrence" <al at roe.ac.uk>; "Peter Quinn"
<pjq at eso.org>
Cc: <moore at sdsc.edu>; "Dolensky, Markus" <mdolensk at eso.org>; "'Tony Linde'"
<ael at star.le.ac.uk>
Sent: Wednesday, July 09, 2003 5:21 PM
Subject: draft GGF IVOA_RG charter


> Dear Bob, Andy and Peter,
>
> attached is the draft of a charter that Reagan and I have recently drawn
> up which would start the ball rolling towards setting up a research group
> at the GGF (Global Grid Forum - see http://www.ggf.org).
>
> Basically, the idea would be to have a IVOA proposed research group which
> would aim to generate a report on usage of ggf stds and identify areas
> from the astronomy domain which will demand attention in ggf stds.
>
> thus the ggf ivoa-rg would be a good means of ensuring that astronomy and
> the astronomy VO projects, participates in a more formal way in inputting
> astronomy specific requirments into the grid stds making process.
>
> i note that at the last GGF8 (seattle in June) charlie catlett, in summing
> up, called for more application areas to come forward and participate in
> the GGF. speaking to satoshi matsuoka, the area director for the ggf
> Applications, Programming Models and Environments Area (APME) (see
> http://www.ggf.org/7_APM/APS.htm), was also glad to hear that astronomy
> may participate. (note that there is a life science grid research group,
> and that HEP had a BOF in seattle). astronomy would thus be the third app
> area.
>
> in terms of process, this draft would need to go to the ggf by the end of
> july, in order that they can consider scheduling in a BOF session at the
> Oct GGF meeting. assuming support then the RG could begin operation at the
> March 2004 GGF.
>
> reagan and i have listed names - these could change of course.
>
> we suggest that if you are generally positive about this development, that
> we present and discuss this at the upcoming july 23 ivoa meeting. after
> that we should send the draft charter to the GGF.
>
> Yours, Nic
>
> ========================================================================
> Dr N. A. Walton
> (AstroGrid Project Scientist)   Tel:   +44 1223 337503
> Institute of Astronomy          FAX:   +44 1223 337523
> University of Cambridge         WWW:   http://www.astrogrid.org
> Madingley Road                  WWW:   http://www.ast.cam.ac.uk/~naw
> Cambridge, CB3 0HA              email: naw at ast.cam.ac.uk
> ========================================================================
>
>


From naw at ast.cam.ac.uk  Thu Jul 10 07:50:38 2003
From: naw at ast.cam.ac.uk (Nicholas Walton)
Date: Thu, 10 Jul 2003 15:50:38 +0100 (BST)
Subject: draft GGF IVOA_RG charter
In-Reply-To: <008801c346e6$888a6720$7deca782@stsci.edu>
Message-ID: <Pine.SOL.4.42.0307101546550.12582-100000@cass89>

dear bob,

will take all these points on board - and do the name chance to
astronomy-rg

new copy of the draft tonight - shall we go ahead and add an agenda point
about this at the july 23 meeting of the ivoa?

cheers, nic

========================================================================
Dr N. A. Walton
(AstroGrid Project Scientist)   Tel:   +44 1223 337503
Institute of Astronomy          FAX:   +44 1223 337523
University of Cambridge         WWW:   http://www.astrogrid.org
Madingley Road                  WWW:   http://www.ast.cam.ac.uk/~naw
Cambridge, CB3 0HA              email: naw at ast.cam.ac.uk
========================================================================


On Thu, 10 Jul 2003, Robert Hanisch wrote:

> Nic, Reagan,
>
>   I think this is basically a good idea, and appreciate your putting
> together the draft charter, etc.
>
>   I tend to agree with Tony that the name should reflect Astronomy more
> directly.  The charter can explain the IVOA organization.  But as I
> understand it, HEP calls itself HEP and not GriPhyN or iVDGL.
>
>   The 2nd paragraph on p.2 should include a correct list of the IVOA
> participants.  We do not have a South Africa VO, so far as I know, and
> though a VO-France is about to become a reality we have not yet formalized
> their membership in the IVOA.  The list neglects VO Italy (IDGAR, but I
> think this name is changing), VO Korea, and VO Japan.
>
>   With Piero's departure from ST-ECF he is perhaps not the best person for
> the Leadership Committee.  He might be a new VO Italy representative, though
> Fabio Pasian has been playing that role and for now should probably be added
> to this list.
>
> Cheers,
> Bob
>
> ----- Original Message -----
> From: "Nicholas Walton" <naw at ast.cam.ac.uk>
> To: <hanisch at stsci.edu>; "Andrew Lawrence" <al at roe.ac.uk>; "Peter Quinn"
> <pjq at eso.org>
> Cc: <moore at sdsc.edu>; "Dolensky, Markus" <mdolensk at eso.org>; "'Tony Linde'"
> <ael at star.le.ac.uk>
> Sent: Wednesday, July 09, 2003 5:21 PM
> Subject: draft GGF IVOA_RG charter
>
>
> > Dear Bob, Andy and Peter,
> >
> > attached is the draft of a charter that Reagan and I have recently drawn
> > up which would start the ball rolling towards setting up a research group
> > at the GGF (Global Grid Forum - see http://www.ggf.org).
> >
> > Basically, the idea would be to have a IVOA proposed research group which
> > would aim to generate a report on usage of ggf stds and identify areas
> > from the astronomy domain which will demand attention in ggf stds.
> >
> > thus the ggf ivoa-rg would be a good means of ensuring that astronomy and
> > the astronomy VO projects, participates in a more formal way in inputting
> > astronomy specific requirments into the grid stds making process.
> >
> > i note that at the last GGF8 (seattle in June) charlie catlett, in summing
> > up, called for more application areas to come forward and participate in
> > the GGF. speaking to satoshi matsuoka, the area director for the ggf
> > Applications, Programming Models and Environments Area (APME) (see
> > http://www.ggf.org/7_APM/APS.htm), was also glad to hear that astronomy
> > may participate. (note that there is a life science grid research group,
> > and that HEP had a BOF in seattle). astronomy would thus be the third app
> > area.
> >
> > in terms of process, this draft would need to go to the ggf by the end of
> > july, in order that they can consider scheduling in a BOF session at the
> > Oct GGF meeting. assuming support then the RG could begin operation at the
> > March 2004 GGF.
> >
> > reagan and i have listed names - these could change of course.
> >
> > we suggest that if you are generally positive about this development, that
> > we present and discuss this at the upcoming july 23 ivoa meeting. after
> > that we should send the draft charter to the GGF.
> >
> > Yours, Nic
> >
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> > Dr N. A. Walton
> > (AstroGrid Project Scientist)   Tel:   +44 1223 337503
> > Institute of Astronomy          FAX:   +44 1223 337523
> > University of Cambridge         WWW:   http://www.astrogrid.org
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