ESF Grants for networking

We would like to try to apply for a grant to European Science Foundation.

The deadline is October 23, 2008.

More information is avilable on their webpage

Goals

Hold a conference on robotics telescopes (one part) and image processing (second part)
Develop and maintain (European?) database of transient sources, with Wiki style editing for transients informations (reference to papers,..)
Develop and maintain (European?) database with possible targets for observations
- Update it live from RTS2 (or other software) running at observatories
Develop and maintain web site with informations about robotics observatories, including:
- Equipment lists, links to vendors, experiences with devices
- Search for optimal sites location for robotelescopes in Europe (and worldwide?)
- Recommendations for setting up/robotizing observatory
- Data processing
- Target of observation and algorithms of transient identification
- Links to papers and science done using the equipment - results obtained with Robotic telescopes
Write a book “The ultimate guide to planning, constructing and operating an autonomous observatory”
- Use information from Wiki, transfer them to print
- It is 20 years from Trueblood & Genet Observatory control, that alone is good reason to print a new book..
Promote networking and exchange of ideas and staff among members

Here is list of expected institutes and participants, together with status of negotiations, in grant proposal:

Will participate.

Will participate (confirmed via Skype/email on 9th September).

Will participate (confirmed at discussion with Alberto 1st September 2008).

Will participate (confirmed by emails 2nd September 2008).

Will participate ?

Unclear about if they can participate.

Gabriel Szasz should present idea to management.

Unknow state.

Unknow state.

Alex Pozanenko, confirmed by email 11th September