EIAST discusses proposed sites for ‘Emirates Telescope’ project
The Emirates Institution for Advanced Science & Technology (EIAST) has announced that it is continuing with feasibility studies and site surveys to determine the best location for the “Emirates Telescope†project, the first national astronomical telescope for the UAE. Discussions with concerned bodies in the UAE emirates are ongoing to select a suitable site that will fulfill the requirements, said His Excellency Mr Ahmed Obaid Al Mansoori, Director General, EIAST.
Al Mansouri thanked all concerned organisations that have contributed to the field tours and research to determine the location for the telescope. He praised their co-operation with the research team who are examining topographic, climatic and weather aspects in preparation for starting the scientific and technical studies on the proposed locations for the “Emirates Telescope†project. These studies are expected to continue for a year before the final location is decided.
“The Emirates Telescope initiative is being undertaken in co-operation with the UAE Telecommunications Regulatory Authority (TRA) and comes in line with EIAST commitment to promote the culture of advanced scientific research and technology innovation in the UAE and encourage national human resources to actively engage in advanced scientific fields,†added Al Mansoori.
Mr Al Mansoori said that the “Emirates Telescope†project has several stages including the current feasibility study, which addresses the determination of a suitable location and technology, and the uses and applications for the telescope. He also said that there are several other projects to be implemented in the coming stages in line with the directions of UAE’s leadership to introduce innovative and inventive projects to achieve sustainable development at all levels.
“We are committed to make EIAST an international icon and a leading national model in the field of advanced sciences, innovation and invention. EIAST promotes the culture of advanced scientific research and technology innovation through the use of highly sophisticated technologies and accurate spatial information and thus meet the requirements of the fast industrial and economic growth of Dubai and the UAEâ€.
About The Emirates Institution for Advanced Science & Technology:
Established by a Dubai Government decree in 2006, the Emirates Institute for Advanced Science and Technology (EIAST) is a strategic initiative launched to promote scientific innovation and advanced technology in the UAE and the region.
EIAST’s primary roles are to promote the culture of advanced scientific research and technology innovation in Dubai and the UAE, create an internationally competitive base for human skills development, position Dubai and the UAE as a science and technology development hub among advanced nations, and establish international collaborative links and joint projects with industry and research organizations.
EIAST focuses on four main scientific programs: Space programs, Astronomy programs, Energy programs, and Environment and water research programs.
EIAST is currently researching in four main areas – observation and fog forecast; use of satellite pictures in predicting sand storms; quality of water in the Gulf region – especially the effect of waste distillation in environment and marine life surrounding the oceans existing in the UAE; and study on ways to improve the clarity of satellite pictures.
For more information, please visit www.eiast.ae.
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