Conference Overview
Driven by substantial upgrades in recent years to existing facilities and the construction of new radio telescopes, the capabilities for low frequency radio science are greatly expanding. Significant progress is being made in high redshift 21-cm cosmology including the cosmic dawn and epoch of reionization, pulsar and transient science, and the understanding of planetary and exoplanetary magetospheres, radio sky surveys, space weather, and solar physics. The Science at Low Frequencies (SALF) conference provides a forum for astronomers to share and discuss science results, techniques, and technologies, as well as to plan a coordinated path forward to future projects and facilities.
Meeting Agenda
Talk agenda (updated December 10, 2019)
Poster program (updated December 6, 2019)
Uploaded Talks and Posters (updated February 4, 2020)
Key Dates:
September 15, 2019: Talk abstract submission closedOctober 31, 2019: MWA talk abstract submission closesDecember 9-11, 2019: SALF ConferenceDecember 12, 2019: MWA Project MeetingDecember 13, 2019: MWA Busy Day and Board Meeting
Participants
View list of registered participants (Page is password protected. To view, enter the frequency of the 21cm line in MHz when prompted for the password.)
Registration Fee
There is no registration fee for the conference.
Venue
The main meeting will take place in the Pima Auditorium (room 230) on the second floor of the Memorial Union conference center on the Tempe campus of Arizona State University. The Union is located in the middle of campus (interactive Google map). Take an online virtual tour of the ASU campus.
An additional breakout room has been reserved across from the main auditorium. Attendees may use the Cochise conference room (room 228). Here is map of the conference center.
The MWA Project meeting (December 12) will be in the Interdisciplinary Science and Technology Building 4 (ISTB4), room 240.
Travel and Accommodations
Airport
The Phoenix Sky Harbor International Airport (airport code: PHX) is located only 15-minutes (by car) from the ASU campus and nearby lodging.
Local transportation
Many hotels in Tempe offer a free shuttle to/from the airport — ask for details when you make hotel reservations. Taxi cab fare from the airport to downtown Tempe is typically about $20. The Phoenix Metro Light Rail service also connects the airport to downtown Tempe and the ASU campus, as well as downtown Phoenix and other destinations. Once in Tempe, most hotels and restaurants will be within walking distance of the conference center. The free Orbit Shuttle bus connects many local destinations within Tempe, including the ASU campus and Mill Avenue restaurant district.
Lodging
Accommodation details (Page is password protected. To view, enter the frequency of the 21cm line in MHz when prompted for the password.)
Restaurants
The Mill Ave. restaurant district is conveniently located near the ASU campus and Memorial Union conference center and features a variety of options ranging from popular student hangouts to elegant evening dining. Popular restaurants in the Mill Ave. district include Cafe Boa (Mediterranean and pasta), House of Tricks (American), La Bocca Pizzeria & Wine Bar, Postino Annex Wine Bar (bruschetta boards and sandwiches). Many bars and pubs can be found on and around Mill Avenue, as well, including Handlebar, Pedal Haus Brewery, The Yard, Rula Bula Irish Pub, the Normal Bar at the Graduate Hotel, and many more. For a spirited experience, try the tasting room and lounge at the Arizona Distilling Co.
As in any urban environment, you can get your coffee fix from Starbucks all over Tempe. For a local coffee experience, check out Cartel Coffee, just off Mill Ave.
Check out this interactive Google map showing the locations of popular restaurants and bars in downtown Tempe.
Entertainment and Sightseeing
Tempe and surrounding regions in the Phoenix metropolitan area feature a variety of entertainment, sightseeing, and outdoor activities that are easily accessibly by walking, light rail and commuter services, or rental car. A good summary of options is provided by the ASU Wellness office.
Desert Botanical Garden: About 15 minutes from campus (by taxi or bus), the garden offers casual walking trails and beautiful views of the local desert environment. Stay for lunch or dinner and enjoy Gertrude’s restaurant at the garden.
Phoenix Zoo: Located next to the Desert Botanical Gardens about 15 minutes (by taxi) from campus. Enjoy the seasonal Zoo Lights display after dark.
The Musical Instrument Museum is a popular destination for visitors to the Phoenix area. It is about 30 minutes from Tempe by car – but people love it!
Mountain Biking: There are great trails around the Phoenix area.
Weather
The average highs for Tempe in mid-December are 67°F (19°C), and typical lows are 45°F (7°C). Here is the current weather forecast for today.
Science Organizing Committee
- Marin Anderson (Caltech)
- Nichole Barry (U. Melbourne)
- Judd Bowman (ASU)
- Adrian Liu (McGill)
- Kiyoshi Masui (MIT)
- Maaijke Mevius (ASTRON)
- Nithya Thyagarajan (NRAO)
- Sarah White (SARAO)
Local Organizing Committee
- Adam Beardsley
- Judd Bowman
- Bharat Gehlot
- Danny Jacobs
- Mrudula Gopalkrishna
- Matt Kolopanis
- Nivedita Mahesh
- Steven Murray
- Mary Osmond