The Square Kilometre Array: building the world’s largest radio telescope(‘s software)
Gabriella Hodosán
Konkoly Observatory
"The SKA telescopes are game-changers for radio astronomy: two world-leading,
complementary radio telescopes on two continents, which will revolutionize
our understanding of the Universe and the laws of fundamental physics."
(https://www.skao.int/en/explore/telescopes)
I work as a software engineer and product owner of the SKA Science Data Processor.
In this talk, I will tell you about what the SKA is and where we are with the construction.
Then, I will briefly discuss the various science goals, which cover a wide variety of
astronomical and astrophysical fields, especially focusing on the fields that are
close to my heart (hint: exoplanets). Finally, I will describe the Science Data Processor,
a software component of the SKA, responsible for generating science-quality data products;
and will introduce you my team, a bunch of enthusiastic and skillful software developers
and scientists who contribute to making sure that the SKA doesn't stay a dream
but becomes a reality.
