1st TAO Extended Technical Meeting Was Held

As the contracts of the telescope structure and ancillary facilities are also made, the construction of the telescope starts this year. We then have held the 1st extended technical meeting on Jan 24, 2014. 42 people participated, including those from companies and institutions designing/constructing the telescope, as well as from Kiso Observatory and University of Catolica via TV conference system.

▲ Group Photo

The meeting was fruitful for all participants, where they could confirm the technical aspect and construction schedule which are necessary to design and fabricate their parts. Also a tour of the newly constructed large laboratory building was carried out for the participants, where they saw the telescope simulator and instruments under development. It was the first time for almost all the participants from the companies to see each other. However, through the meeting, they deepened mutual understanding and built tighter relation to complete the construction. We will accelerate the design and construction process of the telescope and support facilities under cooperation with the companies and institutions.

▲ The meeting room at IoA	▲ The laboratory tour
▲ Discussions by participants

Contributed Companies/Institutions

• Nishimura Co. Ltd
• Kokusai Land & Development Co. Ltd
• Sanko Seikohjyo Co. Ltd
• Coretech Co. Ltd
• LPP Kyoto Niji Koubou
• MRJ CO. Ltd
• NIPR Technical Challenges in Earth's Polar Regions Group