The AstroGrid Phase A Report

The AstroGrid project is formally divided into two phases. The Phase A study recently completed and was reviewed by the GridSteeringCommittee on October 18th, as a result of which we now have the funds to begin the Phase B construction stage as of Jan 2003.

The Phase A Report (informally known as the RedBook) is a document summarising our work to date, and outlining our plans for Phase B. It is intended for several purposes :

• as a formal proposal to PPARC Grid Steering Committee
• for information for the astronomical community
• to explain our work to other VO projects and e-science projects
• to act as the Project Bible during Phase B

The report is available below in component parts, and as a single document in a handy downloadable form (PDF - below).

• RbExecutiveSummary

1. RbProjectVision
2. RbScienceRequirementsSummary
3. RbArchitectureOverview
4. RbProtoVOSurveyReport
5. RbGridTechnologyReport
6. RbInteroperabilityReport
7. RbDataminingTechnologyReport
8. RbPilotProgrammeReport
9. RbFinancialAndManagementReport
10. RbPhaseBPlan

-- AndyLawrence - 07 Sep 2002