SCTF Charter

The objectives of the Stratospheric Observatory for Infrared Astronomy (SOFIA) Community Task Force (SCTF) are to:

• Inform and engage the astronomical community in planning for the SOFIA General Observer (GO) science program
• Develop a long-range science plan that will realize the potential of SOFIA as a premier observatory and as a platform for developing forefront technology

SCTF Members

Dana Backman: SOFIA / SETI Institute
Eric Becklin: SOFIA / USRA
Ed Erickson: SOFIA / NASA ARC
Bob Gehrz (Leader): University of Minnesota
Paul Hertz: NASA HQ
Bob Joseph: University of Hawaii
Alexandre Karpov: Caltech
Dan Lester: University of Texas
Margaret Meixner: NASA GSFC
Tom Roellig: SOFIA / NASA ARC
Gören Sandell: SOFIA / USRA
Xander Tielens: NASA ARC
Jonas Zmuidzinas: Caltech
SI PI’s / designated representatives

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