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SUMMARY:LOFAR Beam Workshop
DTSTART:20261123T100000Z
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UID:indico-event-431@indico.astron.nl
CONTACT:rd-secretariat@astron.nl
DESCRIPTION:One of the key issues affecting many LOFAR science cases is th
 e limited accuracy of the LOFAR beam model\, which was developed as a simp
 le dual-dipole model in the early days. Improved simulation tools and incr
 eased computational power now bring full or semi-full simulations of the L
 OFAR stations—including mutual coupling effects—within reach. However\
 , these large models still need to be implemented in the LOFAR data analys
 is tools and scientifically validated.\nThe aim of this workshop is to  b
 ring together scientists\, software developers\, and engineers to define a
  solution for simulating\, implementing\, and validating the LOFAR beam mo
 del\, for both LBA and HBA. During the workshop\, there will be opportunit
 ies to present science use cases and (partial) solutions\, but there will 
 also be a strong focus on taking the next step toward a fully implemented 
 LOFAR beam model. \nWe invite participants to present their current resul
 ts and ideas on LOFAR beam simulation\, implementation and/or science/vali
 dation. The length of the presentations will be  20+5 minutes and they wi
 ll be scheduled on the first two days of the workshop. Please submit title
  and abstract through the registration form.\nThe workshop will take place
  from 23-26 November 2026 at ASTRON Netherlands Institute for Radio Astron
 omy\, The Netherlands\nWe ask you to register via this website. \nMore de
 tails (travel\, accommodation) can be found here: https://indico.astron.nl
 /event/431/page/276-venue-and-accommodation\nWe look forward to welcoming 
 you in November!\nRegards\, \nTammo Jan Dijkema\, ASTRON\nMaaijke Mevius\
 , ASTRON\nMichiel Brentjens\, ASTRON\nCristina-Maria Cordun ASTRON\n \n\n
 https://indico.astron.nl/event/431/
LOCATION:ASTRON Netherlands Institute for Radio Astronomy
URL:https://indico.astron.nl/event/431/
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