Antarctic Astronomy Advisory Committee (AAAC)

Terms of Reference

The Antarctic Astronomy Advisory Committee (AAAC) is a committee of Astronomy Australia Ltd (AAL). The purpose of AAAC is to assist AAL by executing the following:

• Develop a strategic plan for Australian Antarctic astronomy, including consideration of possible Australian participation in Antarctic astronomy projects;
• Monitor and assess the progress of any Antarctic astronomy projects funded by AAL;
• Monitor global developments regarding Antarctic astronomy; and
• Consult with, and disseminate information to, the Australian astronomical community and other relevant stakeholders regarding all aspects of Antarctic astronomy.

Membership

• Members of AAAC are appointed by the AAL Board for a fixed term, with the possibility of renewal.

Composition

• Tim Bedding, University of Sydney, until 31 December 2012
• Michael Burton, University of New South Wales, until 31 December 2012
• John Dickey (Chair), University of Tasmania, until 31 December 2011
• Marc Duldig, Australian Antarctic Division, until 31 December 2011
• Jon Lawrence, Macquarie University, until 31 December 2011
• Jeremy Mould, Astronomy Australia Ltd, until 31 December 2011
• John Storey, University of New South Wales, until 31 December 2012

External advisor

• Tom Bania, Boston University, until 31 December 2011