RadioNet3 Study Group White Paper on: The Future Organisation and Coordination of Radio Astronomy in Europe

TL;DR

This paper discusses the future organization and coordination of radio astronomy in Europe, proposing the establishment of RadioNet-work to ensure sustained collaboration and response to European Commission opportunities.

Contribution

It introduces a new organizational model, RadioNet-work, to enhance coordination and collaboration in European radio astronomy research infrastructure.

Findings

RadioNet-work should be established as a persistent entity.

It will coordinate responses to EC opportunities.

It aims to maintain collaboration regardless of funding.

Abstract

The QueSERA Study Group (QSG) have been tasked by the RadioNet Board to produce a White Paper on the future organisation and coordination of radio astronomy in Europe. This White Paper describes the options discussed by the QSG, and our conclusions on how to move forward. We propose, that as a first step, RadioNet-work, be established as an entity that persists between EC contracts, and that takes responsibility for preparing or coordinating responses to EC opportunities specific to the field of radio astronomy research infrastructures. RadioNet-work should provide a safety net that ensures that cooperation and collaboration between the various radio astronomy partners in Europe is maintained with or without EC funding.