{"id":2431,"date":"2016-08-25T21:33:38","date_gmt":"2016-08-25T21:33:38","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/amlight.net\/?p=2431"},"modified":"2023-07-24T10:35:22","modified_gmt":"2023-07-24T14:35:22","slug":"south-american-astronomy-coordination-committee-saacc-meeting-spring-2017","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.amlight.net\/?p=2431","title":{"rendered":"South American Astronomy Coordination Committee (SAACC) Meeting Spring 2017"},"content":{"rendered":"

\u00a0\"SAAACC<\/a><\/h2>\n

DATE<\/strong>\"\"<\/h2>\n
    \n
  1. SAACC\u00a0Meeting on Tuesday, January 10th<\/sup>, 2017, from (TBD) 8:00 am<\/span>-5:00 pm EDT<\/span><\/li>\n
  2. SAACC\u00a0Engineering Meeting on Wednesday, January 11th<\/sup>, 2017, from (TBD) 8:00 am<\/span>-5:30 pm EDT<\/span><\/span><\/li>\n<\/ol>\n

    VENUE\"\"<\/strong><\/h2>\n

    Kovens Conference Center
    \n<\/strong>3000 Northeast 151st Street, North Miami, FL 33181
    \nMeeting Room 120, Lunch Room 122
    \n<\/strong>
    \n* For parking at Kovens please use this\u00a0    FIU Parking & Transportation link<\/a>\u00a0to register your license plate. ONLY license plate is needed.
    \n<\/em><\/p>\n

    Kovens Conference Center<\/strong><\/a>, Directions<\/a>,\u00a0Floor Plan of the Kovens Conference Center<\/a><\/strong><\/p>\n

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    \u00a0AGENDA\"\"<\/strong><\/h2>\n

    The SAACC is now in its 7th year and serves not only to provide input and advice to the AmLight PI and the Steering Committee on program and network needs, but also as a venue for coordinating the needs of these astronomical projects and institutions to improve their resource planning and implementation of operational connections between these distant facilities and users in the continental US and Latin-American Countries.<\/p>\n

    Download the agenda\u00a0here<\/a>.<\/p>\n

    Please email your presentation to vchergar at fiu.edu<\/em> by December 15, 2016.<\/p>\n

    Corresponding time zones (start time):<\/strong>\u00a0<\/strong><\/p>\n

    Miami (U.S.A.): 9:00:00 AM EST – UTC-5 Hours
    \nSantiago (Chile): 11:00:00 AM CLST\u2013 UTC-3 Hours
    \nRio de Janeiro (Brazil): 12:00:00 AM BRST – UTC-2 Hours
    \nBerlin (Germany): 3:00:00 PM CET – UTC+1 Hours<\/p>\n

    Agenda<\/strong>
    \nTuesday, January 10, 2017<\/strong>
    \n8:00 – Breakfast at Kovens Conference Center
    \n9:00 – Welcome<\/p>\n

    Session I: Science Requirements & Activities Updates<\/strong>
    \n9:20 – Remarks and Introduction: Chris Smith, SAACC Chair and Julio Ibarra, AmLight PI | Download presentation:     J. Ibarra<\/a>, C. Smith<\/a>
    \n9:40 –\u00a0AURA\u00a0(Chris Smith, Ronald Lambert)|     Download presentation<\/a>
    \n10:00 –\u00a0NRAO\u00a0(David Halstead, Mark Lacy)|     Download presentation<\/a>
    \n10:20 – Refreshment\u00a0Break<\/em>
    \n10:40 –\u00a0ALMA\u00a0(Giorgio Filippi -ESO, C.Saldias, N.Ovando -JAO\/ADC)|     Download presentation<\/a>
    \n11:00 – LSST\u00a0(Jeffrey Kantor)|     Download presentation<\/a>
    \n11:20 – Open Discussion\/Coordination<\/p>\n

    12:00 – Lunch Break (1 hour)<\/em><\/p>\n

    Session II: Providers updates<\/strong>
    \n13:00 – AmLight1: International links (Julio Ibarra)|     Download presentation<\/a>
    \n13:20 – AmLight2: Connections\/protocols\/developments (Jeronimo Bezerra)|     Download presentation<\/a>
    \n13:40 -REUNA (Sandra Jaque)|     Download presentation<\/a>
    \n14:00 – ANSP (Luis Lopez)|     Download presentation<\/a>
    \n14:20 – RedCLARA\u00a0(Floriencio\u00a0Utreras)|     Download presentation<\/a>
    \n14:40 –\u00a0Refreshment\u00a0Break<\/em>
    \n15:00 – RNP (Michael Stanton, Eduardo Grizendi)|     Download presentation<\/a>
    \n15:20 – Open Discussion\/Coordination
    \n16:00 – Adjourn
    \n18:00 Dinner at the Caracol Restaurant<\/strong> at the Marenas Hotel (18683 Collins Ave, Sunny Isles Beach, FL 33160 |     Menu<\/a><\/em>)
    \n* Valet parking is at $5 for the duration of the dinner and $15 overnight.<\/p>\n

    Wednesday, January 11, 2017<\/strong>
    \n8:00 – Breakfast at Kovens Conference Center<\/p>\n

    9:10 – Roundtable of introductions
    \n9:20 – Session I:<\/strong> Ongoing Efforts for 2017-2018
    \n10:20 – Questions
    \n10:30 –\u00a0Refreshment\u00a0Break<\/em>
    \n<\/em>11:00 – Session II:<\/strong> Discussing Interconnections, Redundancy and Monitoring
    \n12:00 – Session III:<\/strong> Designing the LSST solution for 2017-2018<\/p>\n

    13:00 – Lunch Break (1 hour)<\/em><\/p>\n

    14:00 – Session III:<\/strong> Continuation
    \n14:30 – Session IV:<\/strong> LSST End-to-End Test Plan: Next Steps
    \n15:45 –\u00a0Refreshment\u00a0Break<\/em>
    \n<\/em>16:15 – Session V:<\/strong> Ongoing efforts for 2018-2020
    \n17:30 – Questions
    \n18:00 – Adjourn<\/p>\n

    \n

    \u00a0REGISTRATION<\/strong>\"\"<\/h2>\n

    Please register for the SAACC\u00a0Meeting at Eventbrite by clicking here.<\/a><\/p>\n

    Some nationalities require visas to enter the USA.\u00a0Please use your invitation letter that you received by email.\u00a0If you need additional information please contact us at ciara@fiu.edu.<\/div>\n

    \n

    VIDEO CONFERENCE<\/strong>\"\"<\/h2>\n

    Video Conference Information: CIARA will also support virtual participation through video conferencing systems using BlueJeans<\/a>.<\/p>\n

    Tuesday, January 10, 2017<\/strong>
    \nConnecting from your browser:\u00a0<\/strong>    https:\/\/bluejeans.com\/654545396\/5014?src=htmlEmail&g=mnuwc4tbmjwhkzlkibtgs5jomvshk===<\/a><\/p>\n

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    \n2) Enter Meeting ID: 654545396<\/span><\/strong><\/p>\n

    Connecting with phone:<\/strong>
    \n1)\u00a0    Direct-dial with my iPhone<\/a> or
    \n    +1.408.740.7256<\/a> (US)
    \n    +1.888.240.2560<\/a> (US Toll Free)
    \n    +1.408.317.9253<\/a> (Alternate number)
    \n(    all numbers<\/a>)<\/p>\n

    2) Enter Meeting ID: 654545396<\/span><\/strong> and Press #
    \nWant to test your video connection?     http:\/\/bluejeans.com\/111
    \n<\/a>
    \nWednesday, January 11, 2017<\/strong>
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    Connecting directly from a room system:<\/strong>
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    Connecting with phone:<\/strong>
    \n1)\u00a0    Direct-dial with my iPhone<\/a> or
    \n    +1.408.740.7256<\/a> (US)
    \n    +1.888.240.2560<\/a> (US Toll Free)
    \n    +1.408.317.9253<\/a> (Alternate number)
    \n(    all numbers<\/a>)
    \n2) Enter Meeting ID: 313619092<\/span><\/strong> and Press #
    \nWant to test your video connection?     http:\/\/bluejeans.com\/111<\/a><\/div>\n

    \n

    CONFIRMED PARTICIPANTS<\/strong>\"\"<\/h2>\n

    In person:<\/p>\n

    Alt, Jason<\/strong>; National Center for Supercomputing Applications (NSCA)
    \nBezerra, Jeronimo<\/strong>; CIARA at Florida International University (FIU)
    \nChergarova, Vasilka<\/strong>; CIARA at Florida International University (FIU)
    \nda Costa, Luiz<\/strong>; Brazilian e-science\/astronomy virtual institute LINEA
    \nCox, Chip<\/strong>; Pathway of the Americas (AMPATH)
    \nGaliza, Humberto<\/strong>; Brazilian National Research and Educational Network (Rede Nacional de Ensino e Pesquisa -RNP)
    \nGrizendi, Eduardo<\/strong>; Brazilian National Research and Educational Network (Rede Nacional de Ensino e Pesquisa -RNP)
    \nHalstead, David<\/strong>; National Radio Astronomy Observatory (NRAO)
    \nHicks, John<\/strong>; Internet2
    \nIbarra, Julio<\/strong>; CIARA at Florida International University (FIU)
    \nJaque, Sandra<\/strong>; National University Network Chile (Red Universitaria Nacional -REUNA)
    \nKantor, Jeffrey<\/strong>; Large Synoptic Survey Telescope (LSST)
    \nKollross, Matt<\/strong>; National Center for Supercomputing Applications (NSCA)
    \nLambert, Ronald<\/strong>; Cerro Tololo Inter-American Observatory (CTIO), National Optical Astronomy Observatory (NOAO)
    \nde Lima, Jo\u00e3o Pedro Flecha<\/strong>; Ellalink Cabos Submarinos
    \nLopez, Luis<\/strong>; Academic Network at S\u00e3o Paulo (ANSP), Brazil
    \nMorgan, Heidi<\/strong>; Information Science Institute (ISI) at University of Southern California (USC)
    \nRojas, Mauricio<\/strong>; Cerro Tololo Inter-American Observatory (CTIO), National Optical Astronomy Observatory (NOAO)
    \nSmith, Chris<\/strong>; Cerro Tololo Inter-American Observatory (CTIO) , National Optical Astronomy Observatory (NOAO)
    \nSolar, Mauricio<\/strong>; Federico Santa Mar\u00eda Technical University (UTFSM), Chile
    \nStanton, Michael<\/strong>; Brazilian National Research and Educational Network (Rede Nacional de Ensino e Pesquisa -RNP)
    \nWalter Van, Hamme<\/strong>; School of Integrated Science and Humanity (SISH) at Florida International University
    \nWheeler, David<\/strong>; National Center for Supercomputing Applications (NSCA)<\/p>\n

    Remote:<\/p>\n

    Blair, James (Jim)<\/strong>;\u00a0Cerro Chajnantor Atacama Telescope (CCAT)
    \nCiuffo, Leandro<\/strong>; Brazilian National Research and Educational Network (Rede Nacional de Ensino e Pesquisa -RNP)
    \nFaria, Marcel R.<\/strong>; Brazilian National Research and Educational Network (Rede Nacional de Ensino e Pesquisa -RNP)
    \nFilippi, Giorgio<\/strong>; European Southern Observatory (ESO)
    \nGriffin, Chris<\/strong>; Florida LambdaRail \u2013 Florida’s Research and Education Network
    \nHazin, Aluizio<\/strong>; Brazilian National Research and Educational Network (Rede Nacional de Ensino e Pesquisa -RNP)
    \nLazor, Joseph<\/strong>; Florida LambdaRail \u2013 Florida’s Research and Education Network
    \nLacy, Mark<\/strong>; National Radio Astronomy Observatory (NRAO)
    \nMoura, Alex<\/strong>; Brazilian National Research and Educational Network (Rede Nacional de Ensino e Pesquisa -RNP)
    \nParshley, Steve<\/strong>; Cornell University Pokorney, Dave; Florida LambdaRail \u2013 Florida’s Research and Education Network
    \nStassun, Keivan<\/strong>; Vanderbilt University Taylor, Lance; Florida LambdaRail \u2013 Florida’s Research and Education Network
    \nTaixeira, Marco<\/strong>; Brazilian National Research and Educational Network (Rede Nacional de Ensino e Pesquisa -RNP)
    \nThompson, Kevin<\/strong>; National Science Foundation (NSF)
    \nUtreras, Florencio<\/strong>; Latin American Advanced Networks Cooperation (Cooperaci\u00f3n Latino Americana de Redes Avanzadas-RedCLARA)
    \nVietzke, Rob<\/strong>; Internet2
    \nWefel, Paul<\/strong>; Energy Sciences Network (ESnet)<\/div>\n

    \n

    ACCOMMODATION<\/strong>\"\"<\/h2>\n

    Marenas Beach Resort<\/a>\u00a0<\/strong>
    \n18683 Collins Ave, Sunny Isles Beach, FL 33160
    \nPhone: (305) 503-6000
    \nDirection to Marenas Hotel\u00a0    here<\/a>.
    \n* parking at Marenas Hotel cost about $15 per night<\/p>\n

    Please use this link to book your room at the Marenas Beach Resort:\u00a0\u00a0<\/span>http:\/\/bookings.ihotelier.com\/bookings.jsp?groupID=1721280&hotelID=73579<\/a><\/p>\n

    For January 9-10, 2017 we negotiated the room rate $209+13%Tax & $10Res.Fees. Rates are subject to availability for 3 days before and after the January 9-10. Please book your room by December 9, 2017. <\/strong><\/del>Extended to January 3, 2017. After that date please contact Matthew Lois at\u00a0T: 305.503.6051<\/a> | C: 786.300.9144<\/a> | E: mlois@marenasresort.com<\/a><\/strong><\/p>\n

    Additional option:
    \n    Courtyard Marriott Miami Aventura Mall\u00a0<\/a><\/strong><\/p>\n

    2825 NE 191st St, Aventura, FL 33180
    \nDirection to the Marriott     here
    \n<\/a>For reservations please call     Carola Portillo<\/a> at\u00a0(305) 918-7444 and ask for FIU Corporate rate (~$205 + 13% Tax)<\/div>\n

    \n

    TRANSPORTATION<\/strong>\"\"<\/h2>\n

    From Miami or Fort Lauderdale Airports:<\/strong><\/p>\n

    Transportation from Fort Lauderdale Airport or Miami International Airport to Marenas Hotel or Marriott Courtyard\u00a0can be made online using Super Shuttle <\/a>\u00a0for approximately\u00a0$30-$40.<\/p>\n

    Taxi fares from Miami International Airport<\/a> to Marenas Hotel or Marriott Courtyard is approximate $52.
    \n    Taxi fares from Fort Lauderdale Airport<\/a> to\u00a0Marenas Hotel or Marriott Courtyard is approximate $50<\/p>\n

    Uber rate<\/a> from Fort Lauderdale Airport to Marenas Hotel or Marriot Courtyard is approximate \u00a0$19-$36.<\/p>\n

    From Marenas Hotel to Kovens Conference Center and back:<\/strong><\/p>\n

    Participants are encouraged to arrange their own ride-sharing to the Koven\u2019s Conference Center from the hotel. \u00a0Our poll indicates that a number of participants have car rentals. There is not be a scheduled bus for this event<\/strong>.<\/div>\n
    The average cost for an UberX is $10-15<\/a>.<\/div>\n
    The average cost for a taxi is $20-25<\/a>.<\/div>\n
    Sunny Isle Aventura Yellow Cab Taxi: (305) 897-2222
    \nYellow Cab Broward: (954) 777-7777
    \n24\/7 Yellow Cab:\u00a0(305) 244-4444
    \nA Miramar Taxi:\u00a0(954) 438-8888<\/div>\n<\/div>\n
    \n

    \u00a0DINNER<\/strong>\"\"<\/h2>\n

    The social event is scheduled for 18:00 pm on January 10, 2017<\/strong> at the Caracol Restaurant<\/strong> at the Marenas Hotel (18683 Collins Ave, Sunny Isles Beach, FL 33160 | Menu<\/a><\/em>).
    \n* Valet parking is at $5 for the duration of the dinner and $15 overnight<\/p>\n

    Please book your ticket SAACC Dinner, Jan 10, 2017<\/strong>\u00a0(free for SAACC Meeting participants).<\/p>\n

    If you would like to add an additional guest(s) (spouse, relative, and friends), please purchase the [Guest Only] SAACC Dinner, Jan 10, 2017<\/strong>\u00a0ticket at $25.<\/div>\n

    \n

    Local Area Information:<\/strong>\"\"<\/h2>\n