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:

• Monitor and assess the progress of any Antarctic astronomy projects funded by AAL;
• Advise AAL on collaboration opportunities within Australia resulting from the use of Antarctic astronomical data or instrumentation techniques;
• Monitor global developments regarding Antarctic astronomy, and advise AAL on any international collaboration opportunities; 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
• Gary Hill, University of Adelaide, until 31 December 2013
• Mike Ireland, Macquarie University, unitl 31 December 2013
• Jon Lawrence, Australian Astronomical Observatory, until 31 December 2013
• Brian Schmidt, Astronomy Australia Ltd, until 31st December 2014
• John Storey (Chair), University of New South Wales, until 31 December 2012
• Nick Tothill, University of Western Sydney, until 31 December 2013